The answer to Wordle #171 was

TRIAD

TRIAD: A grouping of three.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #171 scores 2/100 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 TRIAD.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 7, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 7, 2021 (puzzle #171) was TRIAD.
What does TRIAD mean?
TRIAD: A grouping of three.
Why was Wordle #171 tricky?
TRIAD is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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