The answer to Wordle #1,616 was

VOWEL

VOWEL: A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,616 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the _OWEL family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

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What was the Wordle answer for November 21, 2025?
The Wordle answer for November 21, 2025 (puzzle #1616) was VOWEL.
What does VOWEL mean?
VOWEL: A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
Why was Wordle #1616 tricky?
VOWEL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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