8 September 2026

Wordle Clues for December 12 Puzzle #1272

Featured

Browses

The joy of not looking By Ng Kwan Hoong On a...

Menyulami

Mahasiswa Universiti Malaya perkasa literasi kewangan pelajar SM Sains...

Sacrifices

Who cares for the caregivers? By Dr. Sharmila Thinagar At 6.30...

Pengganti

Apabila jawapan semakin mudah, apa lagi yang perlu dipelajari? Oleh...

Equitable

When everyone has a voice, who gets heard? By Asrul...

Share

Spoiler alert!

If you’re still guessing today’s Wordle, stop here to avoid spoilers! For those looking for hints—or the answer—read on.

Today’s Wordle is competitive and dynamic. Here are your clues:

Clue #1: It has one vowel.

The single vowel is near the middle of the word.

Clue #2: It’s a verb.

This word describes competing eagerly with someone to achieve something.

Clue #3: Think rivalry.

It often suggests determination and effort in the face of competition.

a white cell phone

And the answer to today’s Wordle is:

VYING.

Did the rare “V” and “Y” combination test your vocabulary, or did the context of competition give it away?

Wordle Tips

  • How do I play Wordle?
    Visit the New York Times Wordle page and guess a five-letter word. Each guess offers feedback to help refine your answer.
  • Best starting words?
    Options like CRANE, SLATE, or ADIEU are strategic for identifying common letters early.
Previous article
Next article