The answer to Wordle #949 was

RELIC

RELIC: That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #949 scores 8/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 24, 2024?
The Wordle answer for January 24, 2024 (puzzle #949) was RELIC.
What does RELIC mean?
RELIC: That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
Why was Wordle #949 tricky?
RELIC is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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