The answer to Wordle #1,473 was

MOLDY

MOLDY: Covered with mold.

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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 #1,473 scores 47/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 1, 2025?
The Wordle answer for July 1, 2025 (puzzle #1473) was MOLDY.
What does MOLDY mean?
MOLDY: Covered with mold.
Why was Wordle #1473 tricky?
MOLDY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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