The answer to Wordle #531 was

CHAFE

CHAFE: Heat excited by friction.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #531 scores 59/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 2, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 2, 2022 (puzzle #531) was CHAFE.
What does CHAFE mean?
CHAFE: Heat excited by friction.
Why was Wordle #531 tricky?
CHAFE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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