The answer to Wordle #1,638 was

MISER

MISER: A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,638 scores 17/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the _ISER family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 13, 2025?
The Wordle answer for December 13, 2025 (puzzle #1638) was MISER.
What does MISER mean?
MISER: A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
Why was Wordle #1638 tricky?
MISER is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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