Wordle today: Hint and answer #912 for Monday, December 18

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There's a hint for today's Wordle right here and ready to help if you need it, as well as a great selection of general tips that will improve every game. If you're really stuck, don't forget the answer to the December 18 (912) Wordle is on this page and ready to go if you need it too. Don't worry, you're going to win.

That letter? There? It looked like I was about to have a pretty miserable game of Wordle today when a solitary green finally decided to show up and lend a hand. Luckily for me, a few yellows appeared soon after, and between the three of them, and a bit of thought, I was able to work my way towards today's Wordle answer. 

A great joke. A silly song. A stupid movie. All sorts of things can tickle someone's _____ bone or make them laugh. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips: 

You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Here's your first Wordle win of the week. The December 18 (912) Wordle answer is FUNNY.

Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer isn't likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.

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There are six rows of five boxes presented to you by Wordle each day, and you'll need to work out