The answer to Wordle #946 was

NORTH

NORTH: The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for January 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for January 21, 2024 (puzzle #946) was NORTH.
What does NORTH mean?
NORTH: The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.
Why was Wordle #946 tricky?
NORTH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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