The answer to Wordle #177 was

SONIC

SONIC: Of or relating to sound.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #177 scores 23/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Words in the _ONIC family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 13, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 13, 2021 (puzzle #177) was SONIC.
What does SONIC mean?
SONIC: Of or relating to sound.
Why was Wordle #177 tricky?
SONIC is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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