The answer to Wordle #204 was

GORGE

GORGE: The throat of a flower.

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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 #204 scores 50/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 9, 2022?
The Wordle answer for January 9, 2022 (puzzle #204) was GORGE.
What does GORGE mean?
GORGE: The throat of a flower.
Why was Wordle #204 tricky?
GORGE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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