The answer to Wordle #1,257 was

SLANG

SLANG: Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,257 scores 40/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the SL_NG family
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SLANG.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 27, 2024?
The Wordle answer for November 27, 2024 (puzzle #1257) was SLANG.
What does SLANG mean?
SLANG: Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
Why was Wordle #1257 tricky?
SLANG is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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