The answer to Wordle #1,216 was

HALVE

HALVE: To reduce to half the original amount.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,216 scores 33/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the _ALVE family
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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 17, 2024?
The Wordle answer for October 17, 2024 (puzzle #1216) was HALVE.
What does HALVE mean?
HALVE: To reduce to half the original amount.
Why was Wordle #1216 tricky?
HALVE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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