The answer to Wordle #940 was

LUNCH

LUNCH: A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

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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 #940 scores 79/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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5 Words in the _UNCH family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 15, 2024?
The Wordle answer for January 15, 2024 (puzzle #940) was LUNCH.
What does LUNCH mean?
LUNCH: A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
Why was Wordle #940 tricky?
LUNCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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