Wordle Answers for Monday, May 20, 2024 — Puzzle #141
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RULER
/ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ USnoun · 2 meanings
1. A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
2. A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
1. To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
RULER
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing de..."
Structure
2 vowels (U, E) · starts with RU · ends in LER · has repeated letters
Definition Hint
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduation...
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Found 2 letters in the word but wrong position. Reposition them in your next guess.
Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 3 letters to place. Use process of elimination.
RULER — solved!
Key Insight
After 1 correct and 3 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just RULER.
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The 5-letter Wordle answer was RULER. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from ZEST (4L) to POLITICIANS (11L).
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Medium. RULER has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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