The answer to Wordle #440 was

CHARM

CHARM: An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

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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 #440 scores 78/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 2, 2022?
The Wordle answer for September 2, 2022 (puzzle #440) was CHARM.
What does CHARM mean?
CHARM: An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
Why was Wordle #440 tricky?
CHARM is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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