Wordle #1278 Hints and Answer for December 18, 2024

Wordle puzzle #1278 was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Start with the spoiler-safe hints below, or jump to the clearly marked answer if you only need to check the solution.

Hints for Wordle #1278

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1. The answer is an adjective.
2. It describes something large, bulky, or powerful.
3. It contains one vowel.
4. It begins with a consonant.
5. None of its letters repeats.

Wordle #1278 answer

Spoiler warning: The solution is below.

HEFTY

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