Ready to protect your winning streak? Today’s Wordle answer for January 8, 2026 (puzzle #1664) is BLAST—but before you peek, try our progressive hints that keep the challenge alive without spoiling the fun.
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Today’s NYT Wordle Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Puzzle Number | #1664 |
| Date | Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
| Answer | BLAST (Spoiler alert!) |
| Vowels | 1 (Letter A) |
| Starting Letter | B |
| Repeated Letters? | No |
| Difficulty | Medium (3/5) |
Strategic Hints Without the Spoiler
Not ready to see the answer? Here are progressive clues to guide you:
Hint 1 (Gentle): Think of a wave of pressure from an explosion or breaking something apart
Hint 2 (Medium): Synonyms include “explode” or “bang”
Hint 3 (Revealing): The word functions as both a noun and verb, describing explosive energy or a really good time
Hint 4 (Structure): Starts with B, ends with T, with the vowel sitting in position 3
How to Play Wordle Like a Pro
Wordle gives you six attempts to crack a five-letter word using color-coded feedback: green means right letter and right spot, yellow signals right letter but wrong position, and gray indicates the letter isn’t in the word.
Best Starter Words
Launch with vowel-rich words containing common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Popular openers include “SLATE,” “CRANE,” or “ADIEU” to eliminate or confirm multiple letters quickly.
Advanced Tips
Test common endings like -ING, -ATE, or -EST when you’ve identified letters. Don’t forget double letters (SHEEP, BLOOM). Save wild guesses for early attempts; play strategically on final tries.
Why This Puzzle Could Trip You Up
Today’s word sits at moderate difficulty with a dual meaning—describing both destructive force and enjoyment—which creates cognitive friction that can derail logical progression. Players might lock onto one definition and miss the other entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes, Wordle updates at midnight in your local time zone, so players around the globe get the same puzzle on the same day.
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A: While there’s no official archive, several unofficial websites host past puzzles—though NYT doesn’t endorse these, and they may differ from the current word list.
