The answer to Wordle #186 was

CRAZE

CRAZE: A strong habitual desire or fancy.

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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 #186 scores 66/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the CRA_E family
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What was the Wordle answer for December 22, 2021?
The Wordle answer for December 22, 2021 (puzzle #186) was CRAZE.
What does CRAZE mean?
CRAZE: A strong habitual desire or fancy.
Why was Wordle #186 tricky?
CRAZE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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