The answer to Wordle #187 was

GRIPE

GRIPE: To complain; to whine.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #187 scores 18/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 23, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 23, 2021 (puzzle #187) was GRIPE.
What does GRIPE mean?
GRIPE: To complain; to whine.
Why was Wordle #187 tricky?
GRIPE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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