The answer to Wordle #385 was

STEAD

STEAD: The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #385 scores 25/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 9, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 9, 2022 (puzzle #385) was STEAD.
What does STEAD mean?
STEAD: The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
Why was Wordle #385 tricky?
STEAD is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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