The answer to Wordle #97 was

FORGE

FORGE: A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #97 scores 45/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the FOR_E family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 24, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 24, 2021 (puzzle #97) was FORGE.
What does FORGE mean?
FORGE: A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
Why was Wordle #97 tricky?
FORGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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