The answer to Wordle #44 was

DIGIT

DIGIT: A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.

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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 #44 scores 55/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 2, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 2, 2021 (puzzle #44) was DIGIT.
What does DIGIT mean?
DIGIT: A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.
Why was Wordle #44 tricky?
DIGIT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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