The answer to Wordle #525 was

CLEAN

CLEAN: Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #525 scores 21/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

1 Possible answers after CRANE
8 Possible answers after SLATE
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3 Words in the CLEA_ family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 26, 2022?
The Wordle answer for November 26, 2022 (puzzle #525) was CLEAN.
What does CLEAN mean?
CLEAN: Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
Why was Wordle #525 tricky?
CLEAN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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