The answer to Wordle #1,299 was

DRAFT

DRAFT: A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,299 scores 22/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the _RAFT family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 8, 2025?
The Wordle answer for January 8, 2025 (puzzle #1299) was DRAFT.
What does DRAFT mean?
DRAFT: A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Why was Wordle #1299 tricky?
DRAFT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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