The answer to Wordle #577 was

ADOPT

ADOPT: To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #577 scores 20/100 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 ADOPT.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 17, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 17, 2023 (puzzle #577) was ADOPT.
What does ADOPT mean?
ADOPT: To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
Why was Wordle #577 tricky?
ADOPT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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