The answer to Wordle #236 was

PAUSE

PAUSE: To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #236 scores 15/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 10, 2022?
The Wordle answer for February 10, 2022 (puzzle #236) was PAUSE.
What does PAUSE mean?
PAUSE: To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
Why was Wordle #236 tricky?
PAUSE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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