The answer to Wordle #547 was

TAPER

TAPER: A slender wax candle.

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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 #547 scores 40/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _APER family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 18, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 18, 2022 (puzzle #547) was TAPER.
What does TAPER mean?
TAPER: A slender wax candle.
Why was Wordle #547 tricky?
TAPER is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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