The answer to Wordle #196 was

REBUS

REBUS: An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #196 scores 18/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 1, 2022?
The Wordle answer for January 1, 2022 (puzzle #196) was REBUS.
What does REBUS mean?
REBUS: An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
Why was Wordle #196 tricky?
REBUS is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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