The answer to Wordle #777 was

ANODE

ANODE: An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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What was the Wordle answer for August 5, 2023?
The Wordle answer for August 5, 2023 (puzzle #777) was ANODE.
What does ANODE mean?
ANODE: An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).
Why was Wordle #777 tricky?
ANODE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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