​If today’s Wordle puzzle is taking longer than usual, you’re not alone. Some Wordle words look very easy, but they still make people stop and think. December 17’s puzzle was one of those words. Wordle is a daily word game where everyone gets the same five-letter word to guess. You get six tries to find the correct word.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 18, No. 1,643.