The answer to Wordle #388 was

NIGHT

NIGHT: The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #388 scores 54/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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9 Words in the _IGHT family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 12, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 12, 2022 (puzzle #388) was NIGHT.
What does NIGHT mean?
NIGHT: The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark.
Why was Wordle #388 tricky?
NIGHT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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