The answer to Wordle #850 was

ADULT

ADULT: An animal that is full-grown.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #850 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to ADULT.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 17, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 17, 2023 (puzzle #850) was ADULT.
What does ADULT mean?
ADULT: An animal that is full-grown.
Why was Wordle #850 tricky?
ADULT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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