The answer to Wordle #12 was

MODEL

MODEL: A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #12 scores 57/100 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 MODEL.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 1, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 1, 2021 (puzzle #12) was MODEL.
What does MODEL mean?
MODEL: A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
Why was Wordle #12 tricky?
MODEL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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