On December 19, Wordle players around the globe faced an unexpected challenge when the five-letter word of the day was “myrrh”. This vowel-less word left many players frustrated, as their usual strategies of identifying vowels first were rendered ineffective. The New York Times described the puzzle as moderately challenging, but for many, it felt like a test of endurance rather than skill. Players took to social media and forums to express their disbelief and frustration, with some even questioning the legitimacy of the word itself.