The answer to Wordle #426 was

SHRUG

SHRUG: A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #426 scores 75/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 19, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 19, 2022 (puzzle #426) was SHRUG.
What does SHRUG mean?
SHRUG: A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
Why was Wordle #426 tricky?
SHRUG is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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