The answer to Wordle #199 was

SIEGE

SIEGE: Military action.

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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 #199 scores 23/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 4, 2022?
The Wordle answer for January 4, 2022 (puzzle #199) was SIEGE.
What does SIEGE mean?
SIEGE: Military action.
Why was Wordle #199 tricky?
SIEGE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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