Wordle #174

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, December 10, 2021

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a adjective with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

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Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

RAISETRAILRIVAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to how things spread or become popular.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word when discussing internet content, social media trends, or health news.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter V.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

When a video gets millions of views and everyone is sharing it, people say it went ______.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with SPIRAL.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starts with V and ends with L. Think of something spreading rapidly like a virus would.

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Answer

VIRAL

This word is an adjective that originally comes from the Latin word 'virus,' meaning poison or slimy liquid. In modern usage, it describes something that spreads quickly from person to person, whether that is an actual infection or, more recently, content on the internet that gains massive popularity in a short time.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains two vowels placed in the second and fourth positions. When you have confirmed a couple of vowels, try to identify their exact placement early, as this can dramatically narrow down your options.