The answer to Wordle #1,436 was

GRIFT

GRIFT: A confidence game or swindle.

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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 #1,436 scores 63/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 25, 2025?
The Wordle answer for May 25, 2025 (puzzle #1436) was GRIFT.
What does GRIFT mean?
GRIFT: A confidence game or swindle.
Why was Wordle #1436 tricky?
GRIFT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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