'Half the alphabet could have been the start letter': September 3’s difficult Wordle answer is ending streaks — here’s why it’s so tough
The answer to today's Wordle isn't coming easily to a lot of folks. Here's why the September 3 puzzle #1,902 is tough enough to end some streaks.
September 3 saw Wordle players encounter a difficult challenge, with the puzzle's answer being a word that starts with a rarely used letter. According to WordleBot, the average player completed word #1,902 in 4.3 moves and 4.2 moves when playing by hard rules. The unusual starting letter, uncommon vowel combination, and specialized vocabulary make the word particularly challenging for many players.
The answer to Wordle #1,902 is "JOIST," a technical term for a horizontal structural beam used in building construction. Social media reactions from players highlight their struggles with the word, which they've never heard before.
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