The answer to Wordle #50 was

MAXIM

MAXIM: A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #50 scores 83/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 8, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 8, 2021 (puzzle #50) was MAXIM.
What does MAXIM mean?
MAXIM: A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
Why was Wordle #50 tricky?
MAXIM is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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