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Wordle Answers for Monday, March 17, 2025 — Puzzle #442

5L: STAIN 8 word lengths Puzzle #442 Published Mar 17, 2025

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5-Letter Answer Wordle Unlimited #442
S
T
A
I
N

STAIN

/steɪn/ UK

noun · 2 meanings

1. A discoloured spot or area.

2. A blemish on one's character or reputation.

1. To discolour.

"armour stained with blood"

2. To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

Medium

Difficulty

3

Avg Guesses

85%

Solve Rate

STAIN

Answer

Hints (Without Spoilers)

Category

This word relates to "A discoloured spot or area...."

Structure

2 vowels (A, I) · starts with ST · ends in AIN · no repeated letters

Definition Hint

A discoloured spot or area....

Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3

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Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)

1
S
L
A
T
E

Great start! 2 letters in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

2
S
T
A
N
D

Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.

3
S
T
A
I
N

STAIN — solved!

Key Insight

After 3 correct and 1 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just STAIN.

Frequently Asked — March 17, 2025

What was the Wordle answer on March 17, 2025?

The 5-letter Wordle answer was STAIN. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from TAUT (4L) to INDEPENDENT (11L).

Was puzzle #442 hard or easy?

Medium. STAIN has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.

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