"The word for today is "myrrh," which, for those who don't know about the cool shit Jesus was given when he died, is a "fragrant gum resin obtained from various Arabian and African trees and used in perfumery, medicines, and incense." For a lot of players, the go-to strategy is to start by guessing vowels as a basis and then filling in consonants based on where the vowels fall. As you can see, myrrh has no vowels, so players were already at a disadvantage."
"These are just a few of the social media reactions I saw, as they were the most tame. What I wasn't expecting was some of the other responses I came across that we elected not to share here. I know edgy humor and wild comparisons are common in most gaming spheres, but I did not expect some of the vile shit I saw players calling the game's developers. So if you're down to see some truly off-the-wal"
Wordle's December 19, 2025 answer was "myrrh." Myrrh is a fragrant gum resin obtained from various Arabian and African trees and used in perfumery, medicines, and incense. Many players use vowel-focused starting guesses to establish letter positions, and "myrrh" contains no vowels, placing those players at an immediate disadvantage. Social media users reacted strongly, sharing screenshots and labeling the puzzle unusually difficult. Reactions ranged from tame complaints and jokes to edgy humor and wild comparisons common in gaming communities. Some responses escalated into vile insults directed at the game's developers, which observers chose not to reproduce.
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