The answer to Wordle #861 was

MASON

MASON: A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #861 scores 42/100 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 MASON.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 28, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 28, 2023 (puzzle #861) was MASON.
What does MASON mean?
MASON: A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick.
Why was Wordle #861 tricky?
MASON is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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