The answer to Wordle #1,438 was

SPORT

SPORT: Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

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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 #1,438 scores 73/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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3 Words in the S_ORT family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 27, 2025?
The Wordle answer for May 27, 2025 (puzzle #1438) was SPORT.
What does SPORT mean?
SPORT: Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
Why was Wordle #1438 tricky?
SPORT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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