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1685 Total Words
Latest: CRUEL
Puzzle #1684

Today's Wordle Answer

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 • Puzzle #1684

C
R
U
E
L
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Most Common Letters

E
908
A
734
R
658
O
566
T
559

Top Starting Letters

S247 words
C143 words
B125 words
T116 words
A106 words

Top Ending Letters

E337 words
Y230 words
T195 words
R147 words
L120 words

This Week in Wordle

Wed

CRUEL

#1684

Tue

DUSKY

#1683

Mon

FREAK

#1682

Sun

STRUT

#1681

Sat

CLIFF

#1680

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position across all 1685 Wordle answers:

Position 1
S247
C143
B125
Position 2
A216
O210
R201
Position 3
A250
O192
I187
Position 4
E216
N137
S128
Position 5
E337
Y230
T195

🔥 Hardest Words

Words with uncommon letters (Q, X, Z, J) or double letters:

#1JAZZY
Difficulty: 7
#2VERVE
Difficulty: 6
#3KAYAK
Difficulty: 6
#4VIVID
Difficulty: 6
#5SAVVY
Difficulty: 5

✨ Easiest Words

Words with only common letters and no repeats:

#1CRUEL
Difficulty: 0
#2BARON
Difficulty: 0
#3SUMAC
Difficulty: 0
#4FIERY
Difficulty: 0
#5CHASM
Difficulty: 0

Monthly Answer Patterns

Letter trends from the last 6 months of Wordle answers:

January 202628 words
Top letters:ARC
December 202531 words
Top letters:SEI
November 202530 words
Top letters:EIU
October 202531 words
Top letters:ALE
September 202530 words
Top letters:ETI
August 202531 words
Top letters:TAE
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#1684LATEST
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Wed, Jan 28, 2026

#1683
D
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Y

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

#1682
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E
A
K

Mon, Jan 26, 2026

#1681
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T

Sun, Jan 25, 2026

#1680
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F

Sat, Jan 24, 2026

#1679
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N

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

#1678
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K

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

#1677
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C

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

#1676
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Y

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

#1675
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N

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

#1674
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C

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

#1673
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Y

Sat, Jan 17, 2026

#1672
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R

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

#1671
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M

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

#1670
A
V
O
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D

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

#1669
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B
O

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

#1668
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L

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

#1667
Q
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R
K

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

#1666
M
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N
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C

Sat, Jan 10, 2026

#1665
E
I
G
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T

Fri, Jan 9, 2026

#1664
B
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T

Thu, Jan 8, 2026

#1663
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C
A
N

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

#1662
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M
P
H

Tue, Jan 6, 2026

#1661
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Y

Mon, Jan 5, 2026

#1660
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E

Sun, Jan 4, 2026

#1659
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R

Sat, Jan 3, 2026

#1658
P
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O
O
F

Fri, Jan 2, 2026

#1657
F
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B
L
E

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

#1656
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I
R
E
N

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

#1655
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E
C
O
R

Tue, Dec 30, 2025

#1654
F
R
U
I
T

Mon, Dec 29, 2025

#1653
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B
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O
T

Sun, Dec 28, 2025

#1652
B
A
T
C
H

Sat, Dec 27, 2025

#1651
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P
E
E
D

Fri, Dec 26, 2025

#1650
P
R
I
S
M

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

#1649
S
P
O
O
L

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

#1648
G
L
I
N
T

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

#1647
C
O
N
C
H

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

#1646
Q
U
I
L
T

Sun, Dec 21, 2025

#1645
W
H
I
T
E

Sat, Dec 20, 2025

#1644
M
Y
R
R
H

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

#1643
R
U
G
B
Y

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

#1642
G
R
A
S
S

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

#1641
S
E
G
U
E

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

#1640
D
O
D
G
Y

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

#1639
S
W
I
N
G

Sun, Dec 14, 2025

#1638
M
I
S
E
R

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

#1637
T
R
U
C
K

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

#1636
G
U
E
S
S

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

#1635
E
R
A
S
E

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Complete Archive of Past Wordle Answers

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date archive of past Wordle answers on the internet. Since Josh Wardle created Wordle in June 2021, over 1,600 unique five-letter words have been used as daily solutions. Our database contains every past Wordle answer from puzzle #1 (CIGAR on June 19, 2021) to today's solution.

Whether you're looking for yesterday's Wordle answer, checking if a word has been used before, or analyzing patterns in previous Wordle answers, this archive has everything you need. We update this page daily within minutes of the new Wordle puzzle going live.

Unlike other sites, our past Wordle answers list includes powerful search and filter tools, letting you find any answer by word, date, puzzle number, or letter patterns. You can also explore fascinating statistics about letter frequencies, word difficulty, and monthly trends.

How to Use Past Wordle Answers to Win More Games

1

Eliminate Used Words

Wordle never repeats answers. Before guessing a tricky word, check our archive to see if it's already been used.

2

Study Letter Patterns

Use our position analysis to see which letters appear most often in each position—S is most common as the first letter!

3

Avoid Obscure Words

The NYT generally uses common English words. Study past wordle answers to understand what types of words are typically chosen.

4

Track Monthly Trends

Some letters trend higher in certain months. Check our monthly analysis to spot current patterns.

5

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Review our "hardest words" list to prepare for tricky puzzles with uncommon letters or double letters.

6

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The History of Wordle: A Timeline of All Puzzles

2023-Now ✨

Continued Success

Wordle remains one of the most popular word games, with millions playing daily. Our archive now contains over 1685 past wordle answers.

Feb 2022

Word List Changes

NYT removes some words from the answer list and adds new ones. Some past Wordle answers were deemed too obscure.

Jan 2022

NYT Acquisition

The New York Times acquires Wordle for a reported seven-figure sum. The game remains free to play.

Oct 2021

Viral Growth Begins

Wordle goes viral on Twitter with the iconic green/yellow/gray emoji grids. Daily players surge to millions.

Jun 2021 🎉

Wordle Launches

Josh Wardle releases Wordle publicly. The first puzzle answer was CIGAR on June 19, 2021.

🎲 Fun Facts About Past Wordle Answers

1685+
Total puzzles since launch
E
Most common letter overall
S
Most common starting letter
0
Answers that have repeated
Y
Most common ending letter
~5%
Have double letters

Why Tracking Past Wordle Answers Matters

Understanding past Wordle answers is essential for any serious player. The New York Times has confirmed that Wordle will never repeat an answer, meaning every word in our archive is permanently eliminated from future puzzles. This gives you a strategic advantage—you can confidently guess words that aren't in our database.

🎯 Eliminate Impossible Words

With over 1685 past wordle answers in our database, that's 1685 words you know won't be today's answer. Check before you guess!

📊 Data-Driven Strategy

Our statistics reveal which letters and patterns the NYT favors. Use this data to optimize your starting word and improve your average score.

🏆 Maintain Your Streak

Combining past answer knowledge with our Wordle Solver gives you the best chance to keep your winning streak alive.

📈 Track Game Evolution

Since the NYT acquisition, word selection has evolved. Study monthly patterns to see how the game has changed over time.

Alphabetical List of Past Wordle Answers

Looking for an alphabetical list of past wordle words? Here's a quick reference showing past wordle answers organized by starting letter. Use the search above to find any specific word.

Click any letter to filter answers starting with that letter

Common Questions About Past Wordle Answers

What was yesterday's Wordle answer?

Yesterday's Wordle answer is shown at the top of this page. You can also use the search feature to find any recent answer by date.

Does Wordle ever repeat answers?

No. The New York Times has confirmed that Wordle will never use the same word twice. Every answer in our archive is permanently retired.

What was the first Wordle answer ever?

The first Wordle answer was CIGAR on June 19, 2021 (Puzzle #0). The game officially launched with CIGAR as the debut word.

How many Wordle puzzles have there been?

As of today, there have been 1685 Wordle puzzles. A new puzzle is released every day at midnight local time.

What's the most common letter in Wordle answers?

E is the most common letter across all Wordle answers, appearing in over 40% of solutions. A, R, O, and T are also very common.

Common Questions

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