The answer to Wordle #958 was

CLEFT

CLEFT: An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.

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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 #958 scores 20/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 2, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 2, 2024 (puzzle #958) was CLEFT.
What does CLEFT mean?
CLEFT: An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
Why was Wordle #958 tricky?
CLEFT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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