The answer to Wordle #873 was

GLAZE

GLAZE: The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #873 scores 67/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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3 Words in the GLA_E family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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What was the Wordle answer for November 9, 2023?
The Wordle answer for November 9, 2023 (puzzle #873) was GLAZE.
What does GLAZE mean?
GLAZE: The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.
Why was Wordle #873 tricky?
GLAZE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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