The answer to Wordle #161 was

TILDE

TILDE: A diacritical mark ⟨˜⟩ placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #161 scores 8/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 27, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 27, 2021 (puzzle #161) was TILDE.
What does TILDE mean?
TILDE: A diacritical mark ⟨˜⟩ placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation.
Why was Wordle #161 tricky?
TILDE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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