The answer to Wordle #1,701 was

BLOOM

BLOOM: A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.

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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 #1,701 scores 93/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 14, 2026?
The Wordle answer for February 14, 2026 (puzzle #1701) was BLOOM.
What does BLOOM mean?
BLOOM: A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.
Why was Wordle #1701 tricky?
BLOOM is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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