The answer to Wordle #688 was

AGLOW

AGLOW: glowing; radiant

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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 #688 scores 26/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 8, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 8, 2023 (puzzle #688) was AGLOW.
What does AGLOW mean?
AGLOW: glowing; radiant
Why was Wordle #688 tricky?
AGLOW is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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