The answer to Wordle #1,280 was

FLASH

FLASH: To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

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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 #1,280 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 20, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 20, 2024 (puzzle #1280) was FLASH.
What does FLASH mean?
FLASH: To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
Why was Wordle #1280 tricky?
FLASH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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