Daily Nerdle answers & hints for today’s game (December 16)

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Nerdle offers up a new mathematical equation to solve every day of the week, but if you’re struggling to put two and two together, some hints will have you on the way to guessing the answer correctly.

With only six guesses available each day to figure out the equation, though, things can get a little tricky. So if you’ve been left with more questions than answers in Nerdle, keep reading for a daily hint (or even the answer itself) to keep your streak alive in today’s game.

Hints for today’s Nerdle of the day

To get you started with a couple of clues, the numbers and symbols that appear in today’s answer are: 1, 1, 1, 4, 6, 9, /, =.

If that’s all you need to help you guess today’s Nerdle, great, but if you still can’t figure it out, check out the complete answer below.

Today’s Nerdle answer

Sometimes six attempts aren’t enough to guess the game’s correct equation, it happens! There’s always the next day — and the more you practice, the better you’ll get.

If you haven’t managed to guess the classic equation, the answer to the Nerdle on December 16 is: 114 / 19 = 6.

Make sure to bookmark this page and check back daily, as we update this page with the latest hints and answers every day.

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Tips & tricks to playing Nerdle

Having a near-perfect approach to the game can go a long way in maintaining your game streak, so here are some basic tips to help you in your daily Nerdle journey:

  • Utilize the color-graded hints from the numbers and symbols, and try to optimize your answer wisely.
  • Use as many numbers as possible in the first guess. This will set your flow for the rest of the equation, making it easier for you to guess the answer.
  • Use two or more symbols in the second guess to get a clearer picture of the answer.

When does the next Nerdle game start?

According to the on-screen prompt after completing my own game, a new game will begin at midnight – so you’ll have a decent amount of time to complete a round each day if you need to put a pin in your guesses and come back later.

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Now your Nerdle streak is set to continue for another day. Check back tomorrow for more hints and clues, or take a look at our picks for best games like Wordle and our Octordle hints and answers, Word Hurdle answers, and the hints for todays Worldle answer.