The answer to Wordle #1,290 was

STARE

STARE: To look fixedly (at something).

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,290 scores 33/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 30, 2024?
The Wordle answer for December 30, 2024 (puzzle #1290) was STARE.
What does STARE mean?
STARE: To look fixedly (at something).
Why was Wordle #1290 tricky?
STARE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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