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Wordle · Archive · #561 · Sunday, January 1, 2023

Wordle #561 Answer — Sunday, January 1, 2023

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Categorynoun
Vowels2
Starts withW
Difficulty5/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with W.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    A complaint or criticism

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Wordle answer #561

WHINE

noun /waɪn/

The Word, Explained

WHINE /waɪn/ noun

A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

"The jet engines whined at take off."

A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #561?
Wordle #561 (Sunday, January 1, 2023) is WHINE — a noun starting with W.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 5/10 (Medium). A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.