The answer to Wordle #427 was

TREAT

TREAT: To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #427 scores 68/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 20, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 20, 2022 (puzzle #427) was TREAT.
What does TREAT mean?
TREAT: To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
Why was Wordle #427 tricky?
TREAT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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