The answer to Wordle #518 was

AVERT

AVERT: To turn aside or away.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 19, 2022?
The Wordle answer for November 19, 2022 (puzzle #518) was AVERT.
What does AVERT mean?
AVERT: To turn aside or away.
Why was Wordle #518 tricky?
AVERT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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