Wordle #184 Answer
December 20, 2021 · Monday
The answer to Wordle #184 was
BRAKE: A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.
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Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #184 scores 64/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to BRAKE.
The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for December 20, 2021?
- The Wordle answer for December 20, 2021 (puzzle #184) was BRAKE.
- What does BRAKE mean?
- BRAKE: A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.
- Why was Wordle #184 tricky?
- BRAKE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.