The answer to Wordle #965 was

STIFF

STIFF: Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #965 scores 91/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 9, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 9, 2024 (puzzle #965) was STIFF.
What does STIFF mean?
STIFF: Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
Why was Wordle #965 tricky?
STIFF is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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