Wordle Today: Answer, hits for January 23, 2025
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Today's Wordle Difficulty
Difficulty: Medium
A sudden decline or fall in price, value, or amount
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Begins with 'S', one of the most common starting letters in English
Gentle Hint
Begins with 'S'
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Contains only one vowel ('U') in the middle position
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Contains only one vowel ('U') in the middle position
Today's Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle today (January 23, 2025) is SLUMP.
Word Meaning
A sudden decline or fall in price, value, or amount
Word Origin
Emerged in the 1850s, possibly from Scandinavian origins
Common Phrases
- In a slump
- Sales slump
- Hitting a slump
Technical Analysis
Pattern
CCVCC pattern (where C=consonant, V=vowel) with a consonant cluster at the start
Vowels
Contains only one vowel ('U') in the middle position
Watch out for
- SLUMPS
- SLUMPY
Solving Strategies
- Try words like STARE or SHINE to identify the first letter
- Focus on words that start with 'SL' and contain a single vowel
- Look for common consonant clusters at the start of words
Today's Wordle Insights
Current Context
With the increasing focus on environmental issues and the rise of remote work, today's word 'SLUMP' is particularly timely for those who are interested in the concept of work-life balance and the challenges of remote work.
Today's Challenge
Players might find today's word tricky due to its common 'SL' start being shared with many alternatives like 'SLIME' or 'SLICE'.
Winning Strategy
The 'U' vowel is less common in five-letter words, which could help narrow down possibilities once you find it.
Did You Know?
In the context of work, 'SLUMP' is a fundamental term that refers to a sudden decline or fall in productivity or performance.
Word History
The word 'SLUMP' has been used in work contexts for centuries to describe a period of poor performance.
Player Stats
This word has appeared in Wordle 15 times before, with an average solve rate of 50% on medium difficulty.
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