The answer to Wordle #1,251 was

SPINE

SPINE: A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,251 scores 35/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for November 21, 2024 (puzzle #1251) was SPINE.
What does SPINE mean?
SPINE: A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.
Why was Wordle #1251 tricky?
SPINE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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