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NYT Wordle today starts with B and has two vowels, A and O.
The word describes a powerful industry leader or a specific rank of nobility.
The NYT Wordle answer for January 23, 2026, is BARON, a word of moderate difficulty with no repeating letters.
Happy Friday! The weekend is officially peeking over the horizon, but before you check out for some R&R, there’s the small matter of a five-letter throne to claim. Following yesterday’s sharp and metallic CLINK, NYT Wordle today for Jan 23, 2026, trades the jail cell for the boardroom (or the castle!). Today’s word is all about influence, authority, and status. If your grid is looking a little ‘common’ and you need some ‘noble’ assistance to keep that streak alive, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s get you that win!
Here are clues to narrow down your search:
This word sounds like ‘barren’ (as in empty land) but is spelled much differently!
In historical contexts, this person sits between a lord and a count.
It’s the perfect word for someone who has a business empire.
Think power, wealth, and influence, not modern slang.
Here is how to navigate the noble terrain of today's puzzle.
First Guess (ARISE): A standard starting word to check for common vowels. Today, it yields the 'A' and 'R' in yellow, meaning they are in the word but in the wrong positions.
Second Guess (BOAST): We move the 'A' and test a new vowel, ‘O’. This guess is very productive! It confirms 'B' is in the first spot (Green). It also rules out ‘A’ in the third spot while highlighting 'O' (Yellow) in the second one. 'S' and 'T' are eliminated. We now have B_ _ _ _.
Third Guess (ADORN): We need to place that 'R' and check new consonants. This guess places 'N' in its correct final positions (Green). We now have the first and last letter, B_ _ _N. It also rules out ‘O’ in the third position and ‘R’ in the fourth one.
Final Logic: We have the skeleton _ A R O N. There is only one common five-letter word that fits this pattern and starts with a remaining consonant. With 'B' being a high-frequency starter for this structure, the solution becomes clear.
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Also Read: Today’s NYT Strands Hints and Answers for January 22, 2026
The answer to Wordle #1679 is BARON.
Today’s word, BARON, is a satisfying puzzle that rewards players who use strong vowel-placement strategies early on. Unlike yesterday's CLINK, which was a battle of consonants, today’s challenge relied on identifying a common suffix pattern (-RON).
Compared to the recent puzzles this week, like the double-lettered SULLY or the tricky WAXEN, today’s word felt more approachable. It’s a great way to wrap up the work week and head into the weekend with your stats looking strong. See you tomorrow to see if the NYT keeps the momentum going!
Also Read: Today’s Quordle Hints and Answers for January 23, 2026
