The answer to Wordle #1,258 was

CHOCK

CHOCK: Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.

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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 #1,258 scores 65/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the CH_CK family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 28, 2024?
The Wordle answer for November 28, 2024 (puzzle #1258) was CHOCK.
What does CHOCK mean?
CHOCK: Any object used as a wedge or filler, especially when placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling.
Why was Wordle #1258 tricky?
CHOCK is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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