The answer to Wordle #929 was

SCANT

SCANT: Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.

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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 #929 scores 36/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 4, 2024?
The Wordle answer for January 4, 2024 (puzzle #929) was SCANT.
What does SCANT mean?
SCANT: Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
Why was Wordle #929 tricky?
SCANT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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