The answer to Wordle #1,278 was

HEFTY

HEFTY: With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive

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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 #1,278 scores 41/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 18, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 18, 2024 (puzzle #1278) was HEFTY.
What does HEFTY mean?
HEFTY: With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive
Why was Wordle #1278 tricky?
HEFTY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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