The answer to Wordle #157 was

PERCH

PERCH: Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for November 23, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 23, 2021 (puzzle #157) was PERCH.
What does PERCH mean?
PERCH: Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Why was Wordle #157 tricky?
PERCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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