The answer to Wordle #1,098 was

PAINT

PAINT: A substance that is applied as a liquid or paste, and dries into a solid coating that protects or adds colour to an object or surface to which it has been applied.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,098 scores 27/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Words in the _AINT family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for June 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for June 21, 2024 (puzzle #1098) was PAINT.
What does PAINT mean?
PAINT: A substance that is applied as a liquid or paste, and dries into a solid coating that protects or adds colour to an object or surface to which it has been applied.
Why was Wordle #1098 tricky?
PAINT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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