The answer to Wordle #557 was

IMPEL

IMPEL: To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #557 scores 23/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 28, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 28, 2022 (puzzle #557) was IMPEL.
What does IMPEL mean?
IMPEL: To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
Why was Wordle #557 tricky?
IMPEL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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