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Wordle · Archive · #851 · Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wordle #851 Answer — Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Categorynoun
Vowels1
Starts withM
Difficulty6/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has just one vowel, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with M.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

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Wordle answer #851

MERCY

noun /ˈmɜːsi/

The Word, Explained

MERCY /ˈmɜːsi/ noun

Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

"She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."

Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #851?
Wordle #851 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023) is MERCY — a noun starting with M.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 6/10 (Medium). Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.