The answer to Wordle #996 was

PESKY

PESKY: Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #996 scores 76/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 11, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 11, 2024 (puzzle #996) was PESKY.
What does PESKY mean?
PESKY: Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).
Why was Wordle #996 tricky?
PESKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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