Friday, January 23, 2026
Wordle #1679 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is an easy one — most players should land it without much trouble, and the answer is a very common, everyday word.
2Reveal a clue
Robber ___, of Gilded Age infamy.
3How many vowels?
Count on 2 vowels.
4Which vowels?
The vowels to work with: A, O.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: B.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with N.
The answer
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The answer is
BARON
BARON — A low-ranking nobleman; a powerful magnate.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Friday, January 23, 2026?
BARON is the answer to Wordle #1679 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #1679 start and end with?
It starts with B and ends with N.
How many vowels does the Friday, January 23, 2026 Wordle have?
2 vowels — A and O.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
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