Wordle #978
Wordle Answer — Thursday, August 20, 2026
The answer was a 5-letter adjective
M
U
R
K
Y
Definition
MURKYadjective
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure or morally questionable.
The diver hesitated before plunging into the murky waters of the old quarry.
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MURKY can trip up Wordle players due to the uncommon letter combination "URK" and the ending in "KY," which is an unusual two-letter pattern. Many players may also overlook the letter U early in the word, burning guesses on more common vowel placements.
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