The answer to Wordle #970 was

TALON

TALON: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #970 scores 43/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 14, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 14, 2024 (puzzle #970) was TALON.
What does TALON mean?
TALON: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
Why was Wordle #970 tricky?
TALON is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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