Wordle Answer for December 18, 2023

Players who opened Wordle on December 18, 2023 were trying to land on FUNNY. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.

The answer

FUNNY

What funny means

Causing laughter or amusement through humor, wit, or an unexpected or absurd quality.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *funny*, likely derived from the noun *fun*, which came from Old French *fonne* meaning "foolishness" or "jest." The ultimate origin is disputed, though some trace it to Old Norse *fúnn* meaning "pleasure" or "sport." The sense shifted from "full of fun" to "amusing" and eventually "strange or odd" by the 19th century.

Hints for December 18, 2023

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnssunny
Solve in 3 turnssunny
Solve in 4 turnsnouny
Solve in 5 turnsunify
Solve in 6 turnsunion

Synonyms of funny

  • peculiar
  • strange
  • unusual
  • mirthful
  • curious
  • queer
  • risible
  • sick

Used in a sentence

The comedian's _____ joke about airport security had everyone in the audience laughing uncontrollably.

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