The answer to Wordle #1,480 was

DREAD

DREAD: To fear greatly.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,480 scores 75/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 8, 2025?
The Wordle answer for July 8, 2025 (puzzle #1480) was DREAD.
What does DREAD mean?
DREAD: To fear greatly.
Why was Wordle #1480 tricky?
DREAD is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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