The answer to Wordle #293 was

SCARE

SCARE: A minor fright.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #293 scores 30/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 8, 2022?
The Wordle answer for April 8, 2022 (puzzle #293) was SCARE.
What does SCARE mean?
SCARE: A minor fright.
Why was Wordle #293 tricky?
SCARE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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