The answer to Wordle #432 was

CLOWN

CLOWN: A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #432 scores 61/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _LOWN family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 25, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 25, 2022 (puzzle #432) was CLOWN.
What does CLOWN mean?
CLOWN: A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
Why was Wordle #432 tricky?
CLOWN is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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