Wordle · Archive · #582 · Sunday, January 22, 2023
Wordle #582 Answer — Sunday, January 22, 2023
Hints, difficulty, the word, and what it means.
Hints & Answer
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Hint 1Category
It's a noun. The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture. -
Hint 2Vowels & repeats
Today's word has 2 vowels, and all five letters are different. -
Hint 3First letter
It starts with M. -
Hint 4Getting closer
(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
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Wordle answer #582
MATEY
noun
The Word, Explained
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
"He's my best mate."
Close cousins: buddy, fellow, fere, friend
A friendly one — common letters, no repeats, and enough vowels for openers to find.
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