The answer to Wordle #536 was

JOUST

JOUST: A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #536 scores 88/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 7, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 7, 2022 (puzzle #536) was JOUST.
What does JOUST mean?
JOUST: A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
Why was Wordle #536 tricky?
JOUST is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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