The answer to Wordle #223 was

PERKY

PERKY: Lively and often cheerful and enthusiastic.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for January 28, 2022?
The Wordle answer for January 28, 2022 (puzzle #223) was PERKY.
What does PERKY mean?
PERKY: Lively and often cheerful and enthusiastic.
Why was Wordle #223 tricky?
PERKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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