The answer to Wordle #56 was

FIRST

FIRST: Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 14, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 14, 2021 (puzzle #56) was FIRST.
What does FIRST mean?
FIRST: Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
Why was Wordle #56 tricky?
FIRST is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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