Key Highlights
- Todays’ Wordle answer is “myrrh,” a difficult word for many players.
- The average player completes today’s puzzle in 4.6 moves in easy mode and 4.5 with hard rules.
- Myrrh, a Christmas-themed word, features no vowels and only one of the ten most common Wordle letters.
- Experts and regular players share their experiences on how they approached the challenge.
The Dilemma of Today’s Wordle Puzzle: Why “Myrrh” Could End Your Streak
Gaming enthusiasts are facing a tough challenge this holiday season with today’s Wordle puzzle. The answer, “myrrh,” a Christmas-themed word, has proven to be more difficult than many might expect, especially given its lack of vowels and the presence of only one common letter.
Why “Myrrh” is a Tough Nut to Crack
The WordleBot reveals that the average player takes 4.6 moves in easy mode or 4.5 with hard rules to solve today’s puzzle. This might not seem like much, but it reflects the difficulty level of the word. “Myrrh,” a yellowish-brown to reddish-brown aromatic gum resin, is far from a daily vocabulary term and doesn’t feature any vowels. This makes it a tough nut for many players to crack.
Expert Analysis: The Hardest Wordle Puzzle of 2025?
The in-house Wordle expert at Tom’s Guide shares his insights. “According to the WordleBot, this is one of the toughest answers of 2025,” he states. Our own Wordle expert got it in three guesses, eliminating all possible vowels in two moves before landing on “myrrh.” However, not everyone has such a straightforward path.
Player Experiences: From Struggles to Successes
Players have shared their unique approaches and experiences. Our senior reviews writer Nikita Achanta admitted, “That has to be the hardest Wordle I’ve done ever, the lack of any vowels really threw me off.” Our Homes editor Millie Fender was more optimistic: “I figured out in my second guess that the last letter had to be an H, which really narrowed down my options. But then, because I am a very wise (wo)man, I remembered one five-letter word with a seasonal twist that fit the bill.” Erin Bashford also faced a challenge but managed to solve it: “Today’s Wordle has a killer combo of zero vowels and a double consonant.
After my second guess, I knew there were no vowels, so I presumed the vowel sound would be replaced with a Y.” She eventually came up with the correct answer on her fourth attempt.
These experiences highlight how even seasoned players find today’s puzzle challenging. The lack of vowels and the need to think outside the box makes “myrrh” a particularly tough word for many, potentially ruining streaks that have been built over months or even years.
Your Turn: How Did You Fare?
Have you tackled today’s Wordle puzzle? Let us know in the comments below. Share your strategies and experiences, and tell us if “myrrh” was as hard for you as it seems to be for others.
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