NYT Wordle today begins with ‘F’, has one vowel, and ends with ‘Y’.
The word can describe the texture of a pastry or someone who frequently cancels plans.
NYT Wordle answer for January 29, 2026, is FLAKY, a five-letter word with five unique letters.
Thursday has arrived, and with it comes a word challenge that might feel a bit crumbly. After yesterday's sharp encounter with CRUEL, the NYT Wordle for January 29 has a word that is less about malice and more about inconsistency. Whether you are thinking about a perfect croissant or that one friend who always ‘forgets’ to show up, today’s solution needs a careful balance of consonants. If you're down to your last two rows, let's get those tiles aligned.
Here are the clues to solve today's grid:
| Hint Type | Clue |
|---|---|
| First and Last Letter | F and Y |
| Vowels | Only one (A) |
| Repeating Letters | None |
| Word Type | Adjective |
| Definition | Breaking easily into small, thin pieces; or, tending to be unconventional or unreliable. |
| Context | Often used to describe pie crusts or a person who doesn't keep their word. |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Bonus Hints:
Think of what happens to dry skin in the winter or how a well-baked biscuit looks when you pull it apart.
The word rhymes with ‘Shaky’.
If you find the letters L, A, and K, you are almost there!
Here is a logical strategy to uncover the solution efficiently:
First Guess (CRANE): Starting with the WordleBot favorite. This yields a yellow A and a yellow K. A fantastic start, confirming two vital letters are in the word but currently in the wrong spots.
Second Guess (STACK): Let’s test the position of that A and K. This locks the A and K into the middle (Green), and we find that the word does not end in K. We now have _ _ A K _.
Third Guess (BLAKY): Testing for more common consonants. This isn't a common word, but it helps us find that L is the second letter and Y is the finisher. We now have _ L A K Y.
Final Logic: With only the first letter missing, we look at the remaining options. F fits perfectly to create a word describing a pastry—or a person who flakes out.
The answer to Wordle #1685 is FLAKY.
Today's puzzle was a classic ‘consonant trap’ because it only uses one vowel ‘A’. Players who rely heavily on vowel-rich starters like ADIEU might have struggled to find the structure early on. FLAKY is a fun, descriptive word that rewards players who pivot quickly to common endings like ‘Y’.
Did you crumble under the pressure, or did you solve it with ease? Either way, your streak lives to see another day. Come back tomorrow for more hints and the reveal of NYT Wordle for January 30
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