Wordle #72 Answer
August 30, 2021 · Monday
The answer to Wordle #72 was
SWIRL
SWIRL: To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
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Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #72 scores 20/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Possible answers after CRANE
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Guesses in the solver replay
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SWIRL.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for August 30, 2021?
- The Wordle answer for August 30, 2021 (puzzle #72) was SWIRL.
- What does SWIRL mean?
- SWIRL: To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
- Why was Wordle #72 tricky?
- SWIRL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.