The answer to Wordle #1,401 was

PATCH

PATCH: A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,401 scores 92/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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7 Words in the _ATCH family
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What was the Wordle answer for April 20, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 20, 2025 (puzzle #1401) was PATCH.
What does PATCH mean?
PATCH: A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
Why was Wordle #1401 tricky?
PATCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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