The answer to Wordle #971 was

ASCOT

ASCOT: Ellipsis of ascot tie.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #971 scores 3/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 15, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 15, 2024 (puzzle #971) was ASCOT.
What does ASCOT mean?
ASCOT: Ellipsis of ascot tie.
Why was Wordle #971 tricky?
ASCOT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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