The answer to Wordle #693 was

ACRID

ACRID: Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #693 scores 43/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 13, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 13, 2023 (puzzle #693) was ACRID.
What does ACRID mean?
ACRID: Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
Why was Wordle #693 tricky?
ACRID is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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