The answer to Wordle #397 was

APHID

APHID: A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #397 scores 69/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 21, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 21, 2022 (puzzle #397) was APHID.
What does APHID mean?
APHID: A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.
Why was Wordle #397 tricky?
APHID is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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