The answer to Wordle #586 was

BEEFY

BEEFY: Similar to, or tasting like beef.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #586 scores 93/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 26, 2023?
The Wordle answer for January 26, 2023 (puzzle #586) was BEEFY.
What does BEEFY mean?
BEEFY: Similar to, or tasting like beef.
Why was Wordle #586 tricky?
BEEFY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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