The answer to Wordle #700 was

FLASK

FLASK: A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #700 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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What was the Wordle answer for May 20, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 20, 2023 (puzzle #700) was FLASK.
What does FLASK mean?
FLASK: A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.
Why was Wordle #700 tricky?
FLASK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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