The answer to Wordle #791 was

MAGMA

MAGMA: A mixture of molten silicate rock, crystals, and gas within the earth, which may be erupted as lava or cool in place to form igneous intrusions.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #791 scores 98/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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What was the Wordle answer for August 19, 2023?
The Wordle answer for August 19, 2023 (puzzle #791) was MAGMA.
What does MAGMA mean?
MAGMA: A mixture of molten silicate rock, crystals, and gas within the earth, which may be erupted as lava or cool in place to form igneous intrusions.
Why was Wordle #791 tricky?
MAGMA is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: repeated letters.

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