The answer to Wordle #555 was

JUDGE

JUDGE: A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #555 scores 94/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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4 Words in the _UDGE family
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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 26, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 26, 2022 (puzzle #555) was JUDGE.
What does JUDGE mean?
JUDGE: A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
Why was Wordle #555 tricky?
JUDGE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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