Wordle Answers for Saturday, December 21, 2024 — Puzzle #356
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RADAR
/ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ USnoun · 2 meanings
1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
2. A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
1. To scan with radar, or as if with radar.
Medium
Difficulty
4
Avg Guesses
75%
Solve Rate
RADAR
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "A method of detecting distant objects and determining their ..."
Structure
1 vowel (A) · starts with RA · ends in DAR · has repeated letters
Definition Hint
A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, ...
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 4
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Found 1 letter in the word but wrong position. Reposition it in your next guess.
3 letters present but misplaced. Try different positions while keeping known correct letters.
Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.
RADAR — solved!
Key Insight
After 3 correct and 0 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just RADAR.
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The 5-letter Wordle answer was RADAR. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from GAIN (4L) to DESIGNATION (11L).
Was puzzle #356 hard or easy?
Medium. RADAR has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 4 guesses.
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