The answer to Wordle #852 was

SPLAT

SPLAT: The narrow wooden centre piece of a chair back.

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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 #852 scores 84/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 19, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 19, 2023 (puzzle #852) was SPLAT.
What does SPLAT mean?
SPLAT: The narrow wooden centre piece of a chair back.
Why was Wordle #852 tricky?
SPLAT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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