The answer to Wordle #559 was

MOLAR

MOLAR: A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #559 scores 52/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _OLAR family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 30, 2022?
The Wordle answer for December 30, 2022 (puzzle #559) was MOLAR.
What does MOLAR mean?
MOLAR: A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
Why was Wordle #559 tricky?
MOLAR is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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