Letter Shape
WHACK follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: WHACK
January 26, 2022, puzzle #221, WHACK, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
January 26, 2022 maps to Wordle #221, and that puzzle used WHACK. It starts with W, ends in CK, and fits the CCVCC letter shape.
WHACK
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date January 26, 2022, the puzzle number 221, and the answer WHACK all point to the same archived record.
WHACK uses five unique letters, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
A with a common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with WEnds with CKRare letters: K
FAQ
Was WHACK the answer for Wordle 1/26/22?
Yes. Wordle #221 on January 26, 2022 used WHACK as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #221, the date January 26, 2022, and the answer WHACK 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.