The answer to Wordle #393 was

WACKY

WACKY: Zany; eccentric.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #393 scores 86/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 17, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 17, 2022 (puzzle #393) was WACKY.
What does WACKY mean?
WACKY: Zany; eccentric.
Why was Wordle #393 tricky?
WACKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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