The answer to Wordle #62 was

YEARN

YEARN: To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #62 scores 18/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 20, 2021?
The Wordle answer for August 20, 2021 (puzzle #62) was YEARN.
What does YEARN mean?
YEARN: To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
Why was Wordle #62 tricky?
YEARN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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