The answer to Wordle #1,298 was

ATLAS

ATLAS: A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,298 scores 60/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 7, 2025?
The Wordle answer for January 7, 2025 (puzzle #1298) was ATLAS.
What does ATLAS mean?
ATLAS: A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.
Why was Wordle #1298 tricky?
ATLAS is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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