The answer to Wordle #45 was

CRATE

CRATE: A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #45 scores 24/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 3, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 3, 2021 (puzzle #45) was CRATE.
What does CRATE mean?
CRATE: A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
Why was Wordle #45 tricky?
CRATE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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