Thursday, January 29, 2026
Wordle #1685 — Hints & Answer
1How hard is it?
This one is about average difficulty, and the answer is a fairly common word.
2Reveal a clue
Like good croissants and unreliable friends.
3How many vowels?
Count on 1 vowel.
4Which vowels?
The vowel to work with: A.
5Any repeated letters?
Every letter is different, so spread your guesses wide.
6Reveal the first letter
First letter: F.
7Reveal the last letter
It ends with Y.
The answer
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The answer is
FLAKY
FLAKY — Peeling in thin layers; undependable.
Common questions
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What is the Wordle answer for Thursday, January 29, 2026?
FLAKY is the answer to Wordle #1685 — tucked behind a spoiler button above so you only see it on purpose.
What letters does Wordle #1685 start and end with?
It starts with F and ends with Y.
How many vowels does the Thursday, January 29, 2026 Wordle have?
Just one vowel — A.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
It doesn't. Each letter appears exactly once.
When does the next Wordle come out?
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