The answer to Wordle #1,404 was

OZONE

OZONE: An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,404 scores 46/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 23, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 23, 2025 (puzzle #1404) was OZONE.
What does OZONE mean?
OZONE: An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
Why was Wordle #1404 tricky?
OZONE is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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