The answer to Wordle #1,286 was

AFFIX

AFFIX: A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,286 scores 43/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 26, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 26, 2024 (puzzle #1286) was AFFIX.
What does AFFIX mean?
AFFIX: A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
Why was Wordle #1286 tricky?
AFFIX is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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