The answer to Wordle #578 was

CHARD

CHARD: An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #578 scores 27/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

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What was the Wordle answer for January 18, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 18, 2023 (puzzle #578) was CHARD.
What does CHARD mean?
CHARD: An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.
Why was Wordle #578 tricky?
CHARD is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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