The answer to Wordle #869 was

FLARE

FLARE: A sudden bright light.

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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 #869 scores 60/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 5, 2023?
The Wordle answer for November 5, 2023 (puzzle #869) was FLARE.
What does FLARE mean?
FLARE: A sudden bright light.
Why was Wordle #869 tricky?
FLARE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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