Wordle Answers for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — Puzzle #843
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PRIZE
/pɹaɪz/ USnoun · 1 meaning
1. That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
2. Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
PRIZE
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "That which is taken from another; something captured; a thin..."
Structure
2 vowels (I, E) · starts with PR · ends in IZE · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, s...
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Good foundation! 1 letter locked in position. Keep these fixed and test other letters.
Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.
PRIZE — solved!
Key Insight
After 4 correct and 0 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just PRIZE.
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What was the Wordle answer on April 22, 2026?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was PRIZE. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from COAL (4L) to INDEPENDENT (11L).
Was puzzle #843 hard or easy?
Medium. PRIZE has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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