The answer to Wordle #553 was

POISE

POISE: A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #553 scores 15/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 24, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 24, 2022 (puzzle #553) was POISE.
What does POISE mean?
POISE: A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
Why was Wordle #553 tricky?
POISE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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