The answer to Wordle #263 was

MONTH

MONTH: A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #263 scores 29/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 9, 2022?
The Wordle answer for March 9, 2022 (puzzle #263) was MONTH.
What does MONTH mean?
MONTH: A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
Why was Wordle #263 tricky?
MONTH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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