The answer to Wordle #856 was

TEMPO

TEMPO: A frequency or rate.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #856 scores 48/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 23, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 23, 2023 (puzzle #856) was TEMPO.
What does TEMPO mean?
TEMPO: A frequency or rate.
Why was Wordle #856 tricky?
TEMPO is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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