Wordle Answers for Sunday, December 21, 2025 — Puzzle #721
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STRIP
/stɹɪp/ USnoun · 1 meaning
1. A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
"The countries were in dispute over the ownership of a strip of desert about 100 metres wide."
2. (usually countable, sometimes uncountable) A long, thin piece of any material; any such material collectively.
"I have some strip left over after fitting out the kitchen."
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
STRIP
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area...."
Structure
1 vowel (I) · starts with ST · ends in RIP · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area....
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Great start! 1 letter in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.
Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 3 letters to place. Use process of elimination.
STRIP — solved!
Key Insight
After 1 correct and 3 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just STRIP.
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What was the Wordle answer on December 21, 2025?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was STRIP. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from KNEW (4L) to RESPONSIBLE (11L).
Was puzzle #721 hard or easy?
Medium. STRIP has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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