The answer to Wordle #98 was

CORNY

CORNY: Boring and unoriginal.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #98 scores 47/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 25, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 25, 2021 (puzzle #98) was CORNY.
What does CORNY mean?
CORNY: Boring and unoriginal.
Why was Wordle #98 tricky?
CORNY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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