The answer to Wordle #423 was

GRUEL

GRUEL: A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #423 scores 28/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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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 GRUEL.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 16, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 16, 2022 (puzzle #423) was GRUEL.
What does GRUEL mean?
GRUEL: A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.
Why was Wordle #423 tricky?
GRUEL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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