The answer to Wordle #174 was

VIRAL

VIRAL: Of or relating to a biological virus.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #174 scores 52/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 10, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 10, 2021 (puzzle #174) was VIRAL.
What does VIRAL mean?
VIRAL: Of or relating to a biological virus.
Why was Wordle #174 tricky?
VIRAL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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