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Today’s Wordle puzzle is quite difficult. You will have to guess one of the letters of the alphabet that rarely appear in words. Super spoiler: this is #23 on our list of letters that appear the most in English words. If you need clues and answers, keep reading.
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Wordle tips of the day
Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.
Wordle Tip #1: Repetitions
Today’s Wordle answer does not contain any repeated letters.
Word Clue #2: Vowels
Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.
Wordle Tip #3: First Letter
Today’s Wordle answer starts with W.
Wordle Tip #4: Last Letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with N.
Wordle Tip #5: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer may refer to a smooth, pale, translucent surface.
THE WORD OF THE DAY ANSWER
Today’s Wordle answer is WAXEN.
Wordle response from yesterday
The Wordle response from yesterday, January 18, #1674 was SUMAC.
Wordle’s Recent Replies
January 14, No. 1670: AVOID
January 15, No. 1671: GOUFFRE
January 16, No. 1672: RACER
January 17, No. 1673: FIERY
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