The answer to Wordle #548 was

SLATE

SLATE: A flake or piece of certain types of stone that tend to cleave into thin layers.

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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 #548 scores 33/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

45 Possible answers after CRANE
1 Possible answers after SLATE
190 Possible answers after ADIEU
4 Words in the S_ATE family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 19, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 19, 2022 (puzzle #548) was SLATE.
What does SLATE mean?
SLATE: A flake or piece of certain types of stone that tend to cleave into thin layers.
Why was Wordle #548 tricky?
SLATE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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