What is the standard `.htaccess` code for WordPress that could be causing a 403 error if modified?

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What is the standard `.htaccess` code for WordPress that could be causing a 403 error if modified?
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A common `.htaccess` file for WordPress starts with `AddHandler application/x-httpd-php .php` and includes the WordPress security rules, often wrapped in `# BEGIN WordPress` and `# END WordPress` tags. If custom security rules or incorrect directives are added, they can trigger a 403 error.