The answer to Wordle #1,737 was

BASIL

BASIL: A plant (Ocimum basilicum).

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,737 scores 26/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 22, 2026?
The Wordle answer for March 22, 2026 (puzzle #1737) was BASIL.
What does BASIL mean?
BASIL: A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
Why was Wordle #1737 tricky?
BASIL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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