The answer to Wordle #437 was

ONSET

ONSET: The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #437 scores 18/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 30, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 30, 2022 (puzzle #437) was ONSET.
What does ONSET mean?
ONSET: The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
Why was Wordle #437 tricky?
ONSET is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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