The answer to Wordle #593 was

SHIRK

SHIRK: To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #593 scores 32/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the SHIR_ family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 2, 2023?
The Wordle answer for February 2, 2023 (puzzle #593) was SHIRK.
What does SHIRK mean?
SHIRK: To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
Why was Wordle #593 tricky?
SHIRK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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