The answer to Wordle #439 was

FUNGI

FUNGI: Spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #439 scores 71/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 1, 2022?
The Wordle answer for September 1, 2022 (puzzle #439) was FUNGI.
What does FUNGI mean?
FUNGI: Spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound.
Why was Wordle #439 tricky?
FUNGI is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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