The answer to Wordle #1,007 was

DECAY

DECAY: Rot; any processes or result of organic matter being gradually decomposed, especially by microbial action.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,007 scores 30/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the DEC_Y family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 22, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 22, 2024 (puzzle #1007) was DECAY.
What does DECAY mean?
DECAY: Rot; any processes or result of organic matter being gradually decomposed, especially by microbial action.
Why was Wordle #1007 tricky?
DECAY is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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