The answer to Wordle #1,656 was

SIREN

SIREN: One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,656 scores 5/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 31, 2025?
The Wordle answer for December 31, 2025 (puzzle #1656) was SIREN.
What does SIREN mean?
SIREN: One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
Why was Wordle #1656 tricky?
SIREN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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