The answer to Wordle #1,406 was

KNOWN

KNOWN: Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

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Letter difficulty: Hard

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

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,406 scores 61/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 25, 2025?
The Wordle answer for April 25, 2025 (puzzle #1406) was KNOWN.
What does KNOWN mean?
KNOWN: Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
Why was Wordle #1406 tricky?
KNOWN is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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