Wordle Hints

Wordle #176

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, December 12, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

STEAMGAMESSEAMS

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to games, sports, or recreational activities involving skill and precision.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this term around a billiards or pool table, where experienced players use special techniques.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

In pool, this is a type of shot where the cue ball is struck so it spins backwards after hitting another ball.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CLASS.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with M and ends with E, and it contains a double letter in the middle.

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Answer

MASSE

A masse is a specialized shot in billiards and pool where the cue is held nearly vertical and strikes down on the cue ball, causing it to curve dramatically. The term comes from French, derived from the word meaning to use a mace or club. It requires significant skill and is considered one of the more advanced techniques in cue sports.

Strategy Tip

Today's word has a double letter, which can be tricky to spot. When you are stuck, consider that some Wordle answers repeat letters, so do not assume every position must have a unique letter.