The answer to Wordle #324 was

SHINE

SHINE: To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

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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 #324 scores 27/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the S_INE family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 9, 2022?
The Wordle answer for May 9, 2022 (puzzle #324) was SHINE.
What does SHINE mean?
SHINE: To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
Why was Wordle #324 tricky?
SHINE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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