The answer to Wordle #444 was

TAUNT

TAUNT: To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

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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 #444 scores 86/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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6 Words in the _AUNT family
5 Guesses in the solver replay

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 6, 2022?
The Wordle answer for September 6, 2022 (puzzle #444) was TAUNT.
What does TAUNT mean?
TAUNT: To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Why was Wordle #444 tricky?
TAUNT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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