The answer to Wordle #551 was

EXCEL

EXCEL: To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #551 scores 65/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 22, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 22, 2022 (puzzle #551) was EXCEL.
What does EXCEL mean?
EXCEL: To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
Why was Wordle #551 tricky?
EXCEL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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