Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wordle #1684 — 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.
2How many vowels?
You're looking for 2 vowels.
3Which vowels?
U, E — those are the vowels you need.
4Any repeated letters?
No repeats — five different letters.
5Reveal the first letter
The opening letter is C.
6Reveal the last letter
Last letter: L.
The answer
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The answer is
CRUEL
CRUEL
Common questions
What is the Wordle answer for Wednesday, January 28, 2026?
Wordle #1684 solves to CRUEL. We keep it hidden behind a button so a stray glance can't spoil it.
What letters does Wordle #1684 start and end with?
First letter C, last letter L.
How many vowels does the Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Wordle have?
It has 2 vowels: U, E.
Does the answer have any repeated letters?
No repeats in this one; five distinct letters.
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