The answer to Wordle #871 was

LIMIT

LIMIT: A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #871 scores 89/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 7, 2023?
The Wordle answer for November 7, 2023 (puzzle #871) was LIMIT.
What does LIMIT mean?
LIMIT: A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed.
Why was Wordle #871 tricky?
LIMIT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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