The answer to Wordle #333 was

SCOUR

SCOUR: To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #333 scores 65/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 18, 2022?
The Wordle answer for May 18, 2022 (puzzle #333) was SCOUR.
What does SCOUR mean?
SCOUR: To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
Why was Wordle #333 tricky?
SCOUR is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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