The answer to Wordle #821 was

FRANK

FRANK: Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #821 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the _RANK family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 18, 2023?
The Wordle answer for September 18, 2023 (puzzle #821) was FRANK.
What does FRANK mean?
FRANK: Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
Why was Wordle #821 tricky?
FRANK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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