The answer to Wordle #39 was

OUTDO

OUTDO: To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #39 scores 55/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 28, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 28, 2021 (puzzle #39) was OUTDO.
What does OUTDO mean?
OUTDO: To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
Why was Wordle #39 tricky?
OUTDO is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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