The answer to Wordle #1,717 was

SLIME

SLIME: Soft, moist earth or clay, having an adhesive quality; viscous mud; any substance of a dirty nature, that is moist, soft, and adhesive; bitumen; mud containing metallic ore, obtained in the preparatory dressing.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,717 scores 49/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 2, 2026?
The Wordle answer for March 2, 2026 (puzzle #1717) was SLIME.
What does SLIME mean?
SLIME: Soft, moist earth or clay, having an adhesive quality; viscous mud; any substance of a dirty nature, that is moist, soft, and adhesive; bitumen; mud containing metallic ore, obtained in the preparatory dressing.
Why was Wordle #1717 tricky?
SLIME is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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