The answer to Wordle #859 was

PIQUE

PIQUE: To wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #859 scores 58/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 26, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 26, 2023 (puzzle #859) was PIQUE.
What does PIQUE mean?
PIQUE: To wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.
Why was Wordle #859 tricky?
PIQUE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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