The answer to Wordle #31 was

FLOSS

FLOSS: A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #31 scores 60/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 20, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 20, 2021 (puzzle #31) was FLOSS.
What does FLOSS mean?
FLOSS: A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
Why was Wordle #31 tricky?
FLOSS is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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