The answer to Wordle #1,307 was

FLINT

FLINT: A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck against a material such as steel, because tiny chips of the steel are heated to incandescence and burn in air.

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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 #1,307 scores 13/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 16, 2025?
The Wordle answer for January 16, 2025 (puzzle #1307) was FLINT.
What does FLINT mean?
FLINT: A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck against a material such as steel, because tiny chips of the steel are heated to incandescence and burn in air.
Why was Wordle #1307 tricky?
FLINT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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