The answer to Wordle #399 was

MIDGE

MIDGE: Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 23, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 23, 2022 (puzzle #399) was MIDGE.
What does MIDGE mean?
MIDGE: Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.
Why was Wordle #399 tricky?
MIDGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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