The answer to Wordle #396 was

TRITE

TRITE: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

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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 #396 scores 2/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Words in the TRI_E family
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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 20, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 20, 2022 (puzzle #396) was TRITE.
What does TRITE mean?
TRITE: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
Why was Wordle #396 tricky?
TRITE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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