Today's Wordle answer for Friday, December 27

Whether you feel you need all the Wordle help you can get this Friday or you'd just like to take a quick look at a few tips, we've got everything you need right here. Not sure what you're after, but could definitely use a hand? Our clue for the December 27 (1287) game will probably sort you out, and if it doesn't then today's answer's ready to go.

The yellow letters I found early on were a stubborn bunch, refusing to turn green no matter where I tried to place them. I ended up having to stop for a bit of a breather...