The answer to Wordle #294 was

STAIR

STAIR: A single step in a staircase.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #294 scores 7/100 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 STAIR.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 9, 2022?
The Wordle answer for April 9, 2022 (puzzle #294) was STAIR.
What does STAIR mean?
STAIR: A single step in a staircase.
Why was Wordle #294 tricky?
STAIR is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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