The answer to Wordle #297 was

ROYAL

ROYAL: Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #297 scores 14/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 2 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 12, 2022?
The Wordle answer for April 12, 2022 (puzzle #297) was ROYAL.
What does ROYAL mean?
ROYAL: Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
Why was Wordle #297 tricky?
ROYAL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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