The answer to Wordle #703 was

CLERK

CLERK: One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

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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 #703 scores 22/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 23, 2023?
The Wordle answer for May 23, 2023 (puzzle #703) was CLERK.
What does CLERK mean?
CLERK: One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.
Why was Wordle #703 tricky?
CLERK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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