The answer to Wordle #580 was

ALTER

ALTER: To change the form or structure of.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #580 scores 3/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 20, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 20, 2023 (puzzle #580) was ALTER.
What does ALTER mean?
ALTER: To change the form or structure of.
Why was Wordle #580 tricky?
ALTER is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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