The answer to Wordle #1,287 was

GRAIN

GRAIN: The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,287 scores 10/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Words in the _RAIN family
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

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What was the Wordle answer for December 27, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 27, 2024 (puzzle #1287) was GRAIN.
What does GRAIN mean?
GRAIN: The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
Why was Wordle #1287 tricky?
GRAIN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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