The answer to Wordle #173 was

RHINO

RHINO: A rhinoceros.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #173 scores 10/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to RHINO.

The solver reaches the answer in 2 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 9, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 9, 2021 (puzzle #173) was RHINO.
What does RHINO mean?
RHINO: A rhinoceros.
Why was Wordle #173 tricky?
RHINO is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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