The answer to Wordle #1,343 was

CLOVE

CLOVE: A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.

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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 #1,343 scores 62/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the CLO_E family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 21, 2025?
The Wordle answer for February 21, 2025 (puzzle #1343) was CLOVE.
What does CLOVE mean?
CLOVE: A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
Why was Wordle #1343 tricky?
CLOVE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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