Wordle · Archive · #20 · Friday, July 9, 2021

Wordle #20 Answer — Friday, July 9, 2021

Hints, difficulty, the word, and what it means.

Categorynoun
Vowels2
Starts withM
Difficulty5/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with M.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    The main area of study of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

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Wordle answer #20

MAJOR

noun /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

The Word, Explained

MAJOR /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ noun

A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

"He used to be a major in the army."

A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #20?
Wordle #20 (Friday, July 9, 2021) is MAJOR — a noun starting with M.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 5/10 (Medium). A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.