The answer to Wordle #662 was

BORAX

BORAX: A white or gray/grey crystalline salt, found in nature as a mineral, with a slight alkaline taste, used as a flux, in soldering metals, making enamels, fixing colors/colours on porcelain, and as a soap, etc.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #662 scores 56/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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What was the Wordle answer for April 12, 2023?
The Wordle answer for April 12, 2023 (puzzle #662) was BORAX.
What does BORAX mean?
BORAX: A white or gray/grey crystalline salt, found in nature as a mineral, with a slight alkaline taste, used as a flux, in soldering metals, making enamels, fixing colors/colours on porcelain, and as a soap, etc.
Why was Wordle #662 tricky?
BORAX is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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