The answer to Wordle #1,540 was

BULGE

BULGE: An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,540 scores 51/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 6, 2025?
The Wordle answer for September 6, 2025 (puzzle #1540) was BULGE.
What does BULGE mean?
BULGE: An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
Why was Wordle #1540 tricky?
BULGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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