The answer to Wordle #565 was

SLEEK

SLEEK: Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #565 scores 42/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the SLEE_ family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SLEEK.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 5, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 5, 2023 (puzzle #565) was SLEEK.
What does SLEEK mean?
SLEEK: Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
Why was Wordle #565 tricky?
SLEEK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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