The answer to Wordle #817 was

RAYON

RAYON: A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #817 scores 15/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 2 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 14, 2023?
The Wordle answer for September 14, 2023 (puzzle #817) was RAYON.
What does RAYON mean?
RAYON: A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
Why was Wordle #817 tricky?
RAYON is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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