The answer to Wordle #901 was

SLEEP

SLEEP: To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #901 scores 79/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the S_EEP family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 7, 2023?
The Wordle answer for December 7, 2023 (puzzle #901) was SLEEP.
What does SLEEP mean?
SLEEP: To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
Why was Wordle #901 tricky?
SLEEP is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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