The answer to Wordle #1,274 was

DROOL

DROOL: To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,274 scores 21/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 14, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 14, 2024 (puzzle #1274) was DROOL.
What does DROOL mean?
DROOL: To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
Why was Wordle #1274 tricky?
DROOL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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