The answer to Wordle #401 was

ELOPE

ELOPE: Of a married or engaged person, to run away from home with a paramour.

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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 #401 scores 80/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 25, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 25, 2022 (puzzle #401) was ELOPE.
What does ELOPE mean?
ELOPE: Of a married or engaged person, to run away from home with a paramour.
Why was Wordle #401 tricky?
ELOPE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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