The answer to Wordle #40 was

ADOBE

ADOBE: An unburnt brick dried in the sun.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #40 scores 4/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 29, 2021?
The Wordle answer for July 29, 2021 (puzzle #40) was ADOBE.
What does ADOBE mean?
ADOBE: An unburnt brick dried in the sun.
Why was Wordle #40 tricky?
ADOBE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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