The answer to Wordle #1,281 was

BLADE

BLADE: The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,281 scores 29/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 21, 2024 (puzzle #1281) was BLADE.
What does BLADE mean?
BLADE: The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
Why was Wordle #1281 tricky?
BLADE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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