The answer to Wordle #541 was

APPLY

APPLY: To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #541 scores 71/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 12, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 12, 2022 (puzzle #541) was APPLY.
What does APPLY mean?
APPLY: To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Why was Wordle #541 tricky?
APPLY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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