The answer to Wordle #71 was

ERROR

ERROR: The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #71 scores 55/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 29, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 29, 2021 (puzzle #71) was ERROR.
What does ERROR mean?
ERROR: The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
Why was Wordle #71 tricky?
ERROR is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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