The answer to Wordle #728 was

RANCH

RANCH: A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.

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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 #728 scores 50/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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What was the Wordle answer for June 17, 2023?
The Wordle answer for June 17, 2023 (puzzle #728) was RANCH.
What does RANCH mean?
RANCH: A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
Why was Wordle #728 tricky?
RANCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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