Letter Shape
SOLAR follows the CVCVC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: SOLAR
January 16, 2022, puzzle #211, SOLAR, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
January 16, 2022 maps to Wordle #211, and that puzzle used SOLAR. It starts with S, ends in AR, and fits the CVCVC letter shape.
SOLAR
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date January 16, 2022, the puzzle number 211, and the answer SOLAR all point to the same archived record.
SOLAR uses five unique letters, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
O and A with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with SEnds with ARRare letters: None
FAQ
Was SOLAR the answer for Wordle 1/16/22?
Yes. Wordle #211 on January 16, 2022 used SOLAR as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #211, the date January 16, 2022, and the answer SOLAR 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.