Wordle · Archive · #174 · Friday, December 10, 2021
Wordle #174 Answer — Friday, December 10, 2021
Hints, difficulty, the word, and what it means.
Hints & Answer
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Hint 1Category
It's a noun. A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes. -
Hint 2Vowels & repeats
Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different. -
Hint 3First letter
It starts with V. -
Hint 4Getting closer
Of or relating to a biological virus.
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Wordle answer #174
VIRAL
noun /ˈvaɪɹəl/
The Word, Explained
A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.
"viral DNA"
A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.
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