The answer to Wordle #1,399 was

DIRGE

DIRGE: A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,399 scores 13/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 18, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 18, 2025 (puzzle #1399) was DIRGE.
What does DIRGE mean?
DIRGE: A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a deceased person.
Why was Wordle #1399 tricky?
DIRGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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