The answer to Wordle #903 was

SHIFT

SHIFT: A movement to do something, a beginning.

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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 #903 scores 49/100 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 9, 2023?
The Wordle answer for December 9, 2023 (puzzle #903) was SHIFT.
What does SHIFT mean?
SHIFT: A movement to do something, a beginning.
Why was Wordle #903 tricky?
SHIFT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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