The answer to Wordle #720 was

BALSA

BALSA: A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #720 scores 60/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for June 9, 2023?
The Wordle answer for June 9, 2023 (puzzle #720) was BALSA.
What does BALSA mean?
BALSA: A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
Why was Wordle #720 tricky?
BALSA is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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