Wordle #1297, played on Monday, January 6, 2025, was SPRIG. If you want to solve it yourself first, use the progressive clues below and stop before the spoiler.
Hints for Wordle #1297
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- Meaning: The answer is a noun for a small stem, twig, branch or leafy spray.
- Use: You might use one as a garnish, especially with fresh herbs.
- Structure: It begins with S and has four consonants.
- Vowel: Its only vowel is I, in the fourth position.
- Letters: None of its five letters is repeated.
Wordle answer for January 6, 2025
SPRIG
The word follows the pattern S-P-R-I-G. A sprig is a small stem or twig, often one bearing leaves or flowers; the term also commonly describes a small piece of fresh herb used for garnish.
How Wordle feedback works
- Green: The letter is correct and in the correct position.
- Yellow: The letter appears in the answer but is in the wrong position.
- Gray: The letter does not appear in the answer.
- You have six guesses to find the five-letter solution.
Why the clues point to SPRIG
The definition narrows the answer to a small plant stem or garnish, while the letter clues confirm its spelling: S starts the word, I occupies position four, and the remaining letters are distinct consonants. Together, those clues identify SPRIG.
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