The answer to Wordle #1,266 was

SHOVE

SHOVE: To push, especially roughly or with force.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,266 scores 78/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 6, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 6, 2024 (puzzle #1266) was SHOVE.
What does SHOVE mean?
SHOVE: To push, especially roughly or with force.
Why was Wordle #1266 tricky?
SHOVE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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