The answer to Wordle #864 was

BLEAK

BLEAK: Without color; pale; pallid.

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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 #864 scores 63/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 31, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 31, 2023 (puzzle #864) was BLEAK.
What does BLEAK mean?
BLEAK: Without color; pale; pallid.
Why was Wordle #864 tricky?
BLEAK is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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