The answer to Wordle #344 was

BAYOU

BAYOU: A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #344 scores 69/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 29, 2022?
The Wordle answer for May 29, 2022 (puzzle #344) was BAYOU.
What does BAYOU mean?
BAYOU: A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
Why was Wordle #344 tricky?
BAYOU is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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