The answer to Wordle #1,271 was

PLUMB

PLUMB: A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

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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 #1,271 scores 91/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 11, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 11, 2024 (puzzle #1271) was PLUMB.
What does PLUMB mean?
PLUMB: A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
Why was Wordle #1271 tricky?
PLUMB is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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