The answer to Wordle #1,397 was

MORAL

MORAL: Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,397 scores 49/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 16, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 16, 2025 (puzzle #1397) was MORAL.
What does MORAL mean?
MORAL: Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude.
Why was Wordle #1397 tricky?
MORAL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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