The answer to Wordle #99 was

MOULT

MOULT: The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #99 scores 54/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 26, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 26, 2021 (puzzle #99) was MOULT.
What does MOULT mean?
MOULT: The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
Why was Wordle #99 tricky?
MOULT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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