Wordle Answers for Monday, March 17, 2025 — Puzzle #442
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STAIN
/steɪn/ UKnoun · 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
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Great start! 2 letters in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.
Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.
STAIN — solved!
Key Insight
After 3 correct and 1 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just STAIN.
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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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