Wordle #788 Answer
August 16, 2023 · Wednesday
The answer to Wordle #788 was
SCRUB
SCRUB: A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant.
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Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #788 scores 29/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SCRUB.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for August 16, 2023?
- The Wordle answer for August 16, 2023 (puzzle #788) was SCRUB.
- What does SCRUB mean?
- SCRUB: A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant.
- Why was Wordle #788 tricky?
- SCRUB is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.