The answer to Wordle #794 was

SPICE

SPICE: Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #794 scores 8/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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5 Words in the SPI_E family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SPICE.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 22, 2023?
The Wordle answer for August 22, 2023 (puzzle #794) was SPICE.
What does SPICE mean?
SPICE: Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
Why was Wordle #794 tricky?
SPICE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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