Today’s Wordle answer is so out of left field that it seems to have sparked a resurgence in online conversation. The New York Times puzzle is a daily word guessing game that launched in 2021, and right now it’s driving people crazy.

The popular New York Times game Wordle left a lot of players stumped and frustrated on the Friday before Christmas with an unusual answer. Early-bird fans of the word-guessing game turned quickly to social media to voice their many concerns.

A larger clue offered later in the day pointed toward a word with festive connotations, while revealing that the answer began with the letter M. For players mindful of protecting long-running Wordle streaks, the combination of clues proved just enough to guide them toward the solution.