The answer to Wordle #896 was

GENRE

GENRE: A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #896 scores 45/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 2, 2023?
The Wordle answer for December 2, 2023 (puzzle #896) was GENRE.
What does GENRE mean?
GENRE: A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.
Why was Wordle #896 tricky?
GENRE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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