The answer to Wordle #640 was

TOUGH

TOUGH: Of a material, strong and resilient; sturdy.

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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 #640 scores 95/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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5 Words in the _OUGH family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 21, 2023?
The Wordle answer for March 21, 2023 (puzzle #640) was TOUGH.
What does TOUGH mean?
TOUGH: Of a material, strong and resilient; sturdy.
Why was Wordle #640 tricky?
TOUGH is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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