The answer to Wordle #407 was

CRAMP

CRAMP: A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #407 scores 79/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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3 Words in the C_AMP family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

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What was the Wordle answer for July 31, 2022?
The Wordle answer for July 31, 2022 (puzzle #407) was CRAMP.
What does CRAMP mean?
CRAMP: A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.
Why was Wordle #407 tricky?
CRAMP is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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