The answer to Wordle #1,244 was

UVULA

UVULA: Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

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

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,244 scores 70/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 14, 2024?
The Wordle answer for November 14, 2024 (puzzle #1244) was UVULA.
What does UVULA mean?
UVULA: Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
Why was Wordle #1244 tricky?
UVULA is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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