The answer to Wordle #436 was

CHIEF

CHIEF: The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #436 scores 16/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 29, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 29, 2022 (puzzle #436) was CHIEF.
What does CHIEF mean?
CHIEF: The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
Why was Wordle #436 tricky?
CHIEF is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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