The answer to Wordle #21 was

DEATH

DEATH: The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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The solver reaches the answer in 2 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 10, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 10, 2021 (puzzle #21) was DEATH.
What does DEATH mean?
DEATH: The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
Why was Wordle #21 tricky?
DEATH is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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