The answer to Wordle #1,006 was

SHADE

SHADE: Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,006 scores 40/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SHADE.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 21, 2024 (puzzle #1006) was SHADE.
What does SHADE mean?
SHADE: Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
Why was Wordle #1006 tricky?
SHADE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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