The answer to Wordle #1,293 was

CHOSE

CHOSE: simple past of choose

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,293 scores 28/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the _HOSE family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to CHOSE.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 2, 2025?
The Wordle answer for January 2, 2025 (puzzle #1293) was CHOSE.
What does CHOSE mean?
CHOSE: simple past of choose
Why was Wordle #1293 tricky?
CHOSE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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