The answer to Wordle #1,253 was

JELLY

JELLY: A dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.

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Letter difficulty: Hard

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

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,253 scores 88/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 23, 2024?
The Wordle answer for November 23, 2024 (puzzle #1253) was JELLY.
What does JELLY mean?
JELLY: A dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.
Why was Wordle #1253 tricky?
JELLY is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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