The answer to Wordle #853 was

OCCUR

OCCUR: To happen or take place.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #853 scores 90/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 20, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 20, 2023 (puzzle #853) was OCCUR.
What does OCCUR mean?
OCCUR: To happen or take place.
Why was Wordle #853 tricky?
OCCUR is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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