The answer to Wordle #585 was

MAIZE

MAIZE: Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #585 scores 18/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 25, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 25, 2023 (puzzle #585) was MAIZE.
What does MAIZE mean?
MAIZE: Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.
Why was Wordle #585 tricky?
MAIZE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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