The answer to Wordle #976 was

MATCH

MATCH: A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #976 scores 92/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for February 20, 2024?
The Wordle answer for February 20, 2024 (puzzle #976) was MATCH.
What does MATCH mean?
MATCH: A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
Why was Wordle #976 tricky?
MATCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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