The answer to Wordle #989 was

FLAME

FLAME: The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #989 scores 67/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 4, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 4, 2024 (puzzle #989) was FLAME.
What does FLAME mean?
FLAME: The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
Why was Wordle #989 tricky?
FLAME is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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