The answer to Wordle #406 was

BLUFF

BLUFF: An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #406 scores 94/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 30, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 30, 2022 (puzzle #406) was BLUFF.
What does BLUFF mean?
BLUFF: An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.
Why was Wordle #406 tricky?
BLUFF is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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