The answer to Wordle #189 was

PICKY

PICKY: Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #189 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 25, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 25, 2021 (puzzle #189) was PICKY.
What does PICKY mean?
PICKY: Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
Why was Wordle #189 tricky?
PICKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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