The answer to Wordle #33 was

CROAK

CROAK: A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #33 scores 86/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 22, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 22, 2021 (puzzle #33) was CROAK.
What does CROAK mean?
CROAK: A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
Why was Wordle #33 tricky?
CROAK is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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