The answer to Wordle #543 was

USUAL

USUAL: Most commonly occurring; typical.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #543 scores 23/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 14, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 14, 2022 (puzzle #543) was USUAL.
What does USUAL mean?
USUAL: Most commonly occurring; typical.
Why was Wordle #543 tricky?
USUAL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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