The answer to Wordle #338 was

HINGE

HINGE: A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

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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 #338 scores 57/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the _INGE family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 23, 2022?
The Wordle answer for May 23, 2022 (puzzle #338) was HINGE.
What does HINGE mean?
HINGE: A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
Why was Wordle #338 tricky?
HINGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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