Friday, December 3, 2021
Wordle #167 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a fairly common word.
2Reveal a clue
What gathers where the mop never reaches.
3How many vowels?
Count on 2 vowels.
4Which vowels?
The vowels to work with: I, E.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: G.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with E.
The answer
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The answer is
GRIME
GRIME — Dirt worked deep into a surface.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Friday, December 3, 2021?
GRIME is the answer to Wordle #167 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #167 start and end with?
It starts with G and ends with E.
How many vowels does the Friday, December 3, 2021 Wordle have?
2 vowels — I and E.
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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