The answer to Wordle #143 was

FIXER

FIXER: Agent noun of fix: one who, or that which, fixes.

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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 #143 scores 98/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 9, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 9, 2021 (puzzle #143) was FIXER.
What does FIXER mean?
FIXER: Agent noun of fix: one who, or that which, fixes.
Why was Wordle #143 tricky?
FIXER is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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