The answer to Wordle #998 was

LOCAL

LOCAL: From or in a nearby location.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #998 scores 57/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _OCAL family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 13, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 13, 2024 (puzzle #998) was LOCAL.
What does LOCAL mean?
LOCAL: From or in a nearby location.
Why was Wordle #998 tricky?
LOCAL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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