The answer to Wordle #1,402 was

SPATE

SPATE: A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,402 scores 33/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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What was the Wordle answer for April 21, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 21, 2025 (puzzle #1402) was SPATE.
What does SPATE mean?
SPATE: A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
Why was Wordle #1402 tricky?
SPATE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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