The answer to Wordle #902 was

SHARP

SHARP: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #902 scores 81/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 8, 2023?
The Wordle answer for December 8, 2023 (puzzle #902) was SHARP.
What does SHARP mean?
SHARP: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Why was Wordle #902 tricky?
SHARP is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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