The answer to Wordle #689 was

COCOA

COCOA: The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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What was the Wordle answer for May 9, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 9, 2023 (puzzle #689) was COCOA.
What does COCOA mean?
COCOA: The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
Why was Wordle #689 tricky?
COCOA is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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