The answer to Wordle #289 was

SHAWL

SHAWL: A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #289 scores 76/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 4, 2022?
The Wordle answer for April 4, 2022 (puzzle #289) was SHAWL.
What does SHAWL mean?
SHAWL: A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
Why was Wordle #289 tricky?
SHAWL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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