The answer to Wordle #701 was

BRASH

BRASH: Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #701 scores 42/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _RASH family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 21, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 21, 2023 (puzzle #701) was BRASH.
What does BRASH mean?
BRASH: Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.
Why was Wordle #701 tricky?
BRASH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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