The answer to Wordle #988 was

STATE

STATE: A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #988 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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6 Words in the STA_E family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 3, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 3, 2024 (puzzle #988) was STATE.
What does STATE mean?
STATE: A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.
Why was Wordle #988 tricky?
STATE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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