The answer to Wordle #1,431 was

BORNE

BORNE: past participle of bear

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,431 scores 36/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 20, 2025?
The Wordle answer for May 20, 2025 (puzzle #1431) was BORNE.
What does BORNE mean?
BORNE: past participle of bear
Why was Wordle #1431 tricky?
BORNE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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