The answer to Wordle #997 was

HEAVE

HEAVE: To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #997 scores 76/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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3 Words in the _EAVE family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 12, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 12, 2024 (puzzle #997) was HEAVE.
What does HEAVE mean?
HEAVE: To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
Why was Wordle #997 tricky?
HEAVE is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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