Wordle Answers for Thursday, January 9, 2025 — Puzzle #375
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APPLE
/ˈæp.əl/ USnoun · 2 meanings
1. A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.
2. Any of various tree-borne fruits or vegetables especially considered as resembling an apple; also (with qualifying words) used to form the names of other specific fruits such as custard apple, rose apple, thorn apple etc.
1. To become apple-like.
2. To form buds.
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
APPLE
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, ..."
Structure
2 vowels (A, E) · starts with AP · ends in PLE · has repeated letters
Definition Hint
A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temper...
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Great start! 1 letter in position, 2 more in word. Build around the correct positions.
Very close! Focus on the remaining unknown positions.
APPLE — solved!
Key Insight
After 3 correct and 1 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just APPLE.
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What was the Wordle answer on January 9, 2025?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was APPLE. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from LEAP (4L) to BROADCASTER (11L).
Was puzzle #375 hard or easy?
Medium. APPLE has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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