The answer to Wordle #77 was

TOTEM

TOTEM: Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

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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 #77 scores 48/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 4, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 4, 2021 (puzzle #77) was TOTEM.
What does TOTEM mean?
TOTEM: Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.
Why was Wordle #77 tricky?
TOTEM is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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