The answer to Wordle #1,700 was

MOOCH

MOOCH: To wander around aimlessly, often causing irritation to others.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,700 scores 61/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 13, 2026?
The Wordle answer for February 13, 2026 (puzzle #1700) was MOOCH.
What does MOOCH mean?
MOOCH: To wander around aimlessly, often causing irritation to others.
Why was Wordle #1700 tricky?
MOOCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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