The answer to Wordle #198 was

TRUSS

TRUSS: A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #198 scores 39/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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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 TRUSS.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 3, 2022?
The Wordle answer for January 3, 2022 (puzzle #198) was TRUSS.
What does TRUSS mean?
TRUSS: A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.
Why was Wordle #198 tricky?
TRUSS is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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