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The web-based word game Wordle continues to be a popular pastime for NYT readers, and its latest addition, #1290 for December 30, 2024, can now be solved. The game was originally invented by software engineer Josh Wardle and made public in 2021.

Synonyms for the December 15 “Wordle” include “groovy” and “bizarre,” according to Merriam-Webster. The answer is a word in Wild Cherry’s popular one-hit wonder. The answer coincides with “monkey” when using the term as a playful nickname or cocktail title.