The answer to Wordle #655 was

SMASH

SMASH: The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #655 scores 90/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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4 Words in the S_ASH family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 5, 2023?
The Wordle answer for April 5, 2023 (puzzle #655) was SMASH.
What does SMASH mean?
SMASH: The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.
Why was Wordle #655 tricky?
SMASH is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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