The answer to Wordle #966 was

FRIED

FRIED: simple past and past participle of fry

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #966 scores 94/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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5 Words in the _RIED family
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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 10, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 10, 2024 (puzzle #966) was FRIED.
What does FRIED mean?
FRIED: simple past and past participle of fry
Why was Wordle #966 tricky?
FRIED is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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