The answer to Wordle #823 was

SNARE

SNARE: A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather).

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #823 scores 66/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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5 Words in the S_ARE family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 20, 2023?
The Wordle answer for September 20, 2023 (puzzle #823) was SNARE.
What does SNARE mean?
SNARE: A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather).
Why was Wordle #823 tricky?
SNARE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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