The answer to Wordle #438 was

PRIZE

PRIZE: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #438 scores 58/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the PRI_E family
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to PRIZE.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 31, 2022?
The Wordle answer for August 31, 2022 (puzzle #438) was PRIZE.
What does PRIZE mean?
PRIZE: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
Why was Wordle #438 tricky?
PRIZE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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