The answer to Wordle #178 was

VITAL

VITAL: Relating to or characteristic of life.

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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 #178 scores 58/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for December 14, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 14, 2021 (puzzle #178) was VITAL.
What does VITAL mean?
VITAL: Relating to or characteristic of life.
Why was Wordle #178 tricky?
VITAL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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