Letter Shape
FILLY follows the CVCCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: FILLY
January 5, 2026, puzzle #1661, FILLY, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
January 5, 2026 maps to Wordle #1661, and that puzzle used FILLY. It starts with F, ends in LY, and fits the CVCCC letter shape.
FILLY
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date January 5, 2026, the puzzle number 1661, and the answer FILLY all point to the same archived record.
FILLY repeats L, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
I with a common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: L.
Starts with FEnds with LYRare letters: None
FAQ
Was FILLY the answer for Wordle 1/5/26?
Yes. Wordle #1661 on January 5, 2026 used FILLY as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #1661, the date January 5, 2026, and the answer FILLY all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.