The answer to Wordle #849 was

GRAPH

GRAPH: A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #849 scores 43/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 16, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 16, 2023 (puzzle #849) was GRAPH.
What does GRAPH mean?
GRAPH: A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.
Why was Wordle #849 tricky?
GRAPH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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