The answer to Wordle #731 was

FROST

FROST: A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for June 20, 2023?
The Wordle answer for June 20, 2023 (puzzle #731) was FROST.
What does FROST mean?
FROST: A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.
Why was Wordle #731 tricky?
FROST is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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