Wordle · Archive · #1147 · Friday, August 9, 2024

Wordle #1147 Answer — Friday, August 9, 2024

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Categorynoun
Vowels3
Starts withO
Difficulty4/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. An avoirdupois ___, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has 3 vowels, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with O.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    A troy ___, weighing 1/12 of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1035 grams.

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Wordle answer #1147

OUNCE

noun /aʊns/

The Word, Explained

OUNCE /aʊns/ noun

An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.

"He didn't feel even an ounce of regret for his actions."

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A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #1147?
Wordle #1147 (Friday, August 9, 2024) is OUNCE — a noun starting with O.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 4/10 (Easy). A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.