The answer to Wordle #974 was

RIDGE

RIDGE: The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #974 scores 13/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 18, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 18, 2024 (puzzle #974) was RIDGE.
What does RIDGE mean?
RIDGE: The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
Why was Wordle #974 tricky?
RIDGE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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