The answer to Wordle #1,628 was

HASTE

HASTE: Speed; swiftness; dispatch.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,628 scores 42/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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6 Words in the _ASTE family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 3, 2025?
The Wordle answer for December 3, 2025 (puzzle #1628) was HASTE.
What does HASTE mean?
HASTE: Speed; swiftness; dispatch.
Why was Wordle #1628 tricky?
HASTE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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