The answer to Wordle #972 was

STASH

STASH: A collection, sometimes hidden.

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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 #972 scores 89/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the S_ASH family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 16, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 16, 2024 (puzzle #972) was STASH.
What does STASH mean?
STASH: A collection, sometimes hidden.
Why was Wordle #972 tricky?
STASH is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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