Thursday, December 18, 2025
Wordle #1643 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is on the tougher side — take your time, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
Football's rougher cousin, minus the pads.
3How many vowels?
Count on 1 vowel.
4Which vowels?
The vowel to work with: U.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: R.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with Y.
The answer
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The answer is
RUGBY
RUGBY — A team sport with an oval ball and constant play.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Thursday, December 18, 2025?
RUGBY is the answer to Wordle #1643 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #1643 start and end with?
It starts with R and ends with Y.
How many vowels does the Thursday, December 18, 2025 Wordle have?
Just one vowel — U.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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