The answer to Wordle #549 was

THIRD

THIRD: The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #549 scores 16/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 20, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 20, 2022 (puzzle #549) was THIRD.
What does THIRD mean?
THIRD: The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.
Why was Wordle #549 tricky?
THIRD is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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