The answer to Wordle #414 was

SMEAR

SMEAR: To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #414 scores 35/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 7, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 7, 2022 (puzzle #414) was SMEAR.
What does SMEAR mean?
SMEAR: To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
Why was Wordle #414 tricky?
SMEAR is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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