The answer to Wordle #717 was

SCOUT

SCOUT: A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #717 scores 78/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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5 Words in the S_OUT family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for June 6, 2023?
The Wordle answer for June 6, 2023 (puzzle #717) was SCOUT.
What does SCOUT mean?
SCOUT: A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
Why was Wordle #717 tricky?
SCOUT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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