The answer to Wordle #617 was

SYRUP

SYRUP: Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.

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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 #617 scores 75/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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What was the Wordle answer for February 26, 2023?
The Wordle answer for February 26, 2023 (puzzle #617) was SYRUP.
What does SYRUP mean?
SYRUP: Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.
Why was Wordle #617 tricky?
SYRUP is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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