The answer to Wordle #1,636 was

GUESS

GUESS: To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,636 scores 64/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 11, 2025?
The Wordle answer for December 11, 2025 (puzzle #1636) was GUESS.
What does GUESS mean?
GUESS: To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.
Why was Wordle #1636 tricky?
GUESS is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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