The answer to Wordle #923 was

CHILD

CHILD: A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority).

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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 #923 scores 38/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the CHIL_ 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 29, 2023?
The Wordle answer for December 29, 2023 (puzzle #923) was CHILD.
What does CHILD mean?
CHILD: A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority).
Why was Wordle #923 tricky?
CHILD is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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