The answer to Wordle #1,617 was

THICK

THICK: Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,617 scores 26/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 22, 2025?
The Wordle answer for November 22, 2025 (puzzle #1617) was THICK.
What does THICK mean?
THICK: Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
Why was Wordle #1617 tricky?
THICK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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