The answer to Wordle #170 was

EPOCH

EPOCH: A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #170 scores 46/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 6, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 6, 2021 (puzzle #170) was EPOCH.
What does EPOCH mean?
EPOCH: A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
Why was Wordle #170 tricky?
EPOCH is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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