The answer to Wordle #286 was

SNOUT

SNOUT: The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #286 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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5 Words in the S_OUT family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 1, 2022?
The Wordle answer for April 1, 2022 (puzzle #286) was SNOUT.
What does SNOUT mean?
SNOUT: The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.
Why was Wordle #286 tricky?
SNOUT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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