The answer to Wordle #96 was

CIVIC

CIVIC: Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.

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Letter difficulty: Hard

Why it may be tricky: repeated letters, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #96 scores 92/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 23, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 23, 2021 (puzzle #96) was CIVIC.
What does CIVIC mean?
CIVIC: Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.
Why was Wordle #96 tricky?
CIVIC is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: repeated letters, uncommon letters.

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