The answer to Wordle #961 was

REPEL

REPEL: To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).

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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 #961 scores 50/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the RE_EL family
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 5, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 5, 2024 (puzzle #961) was REPEL.
What does REPEL mean?
REPEL: To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
Why was Wordle #961 tricky?
REPEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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