The answer to Wordle #372 was

RUSTY

RUSTY: Marked or corroded by rust.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #372 scores 11/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 2 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for June 26, 2022?
The Wordle answer for June 26, 2022 (puzzle #372) was RUSTY.
What does RUSTY mean?
RUSTY: Marked or corroded by rust.
Why was Wordle #372 tricky?
RUSTY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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