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Wordle #1661 starts with F and has a repeated consonant.
The word is a specific noun used to describe a young animal.
The Wordle answer for January 5, 2026, is FILLY.
If your brain is still in weekend mode, NYT Wordle today for January 5, 2026, might provide a bit of a ‘jump’ to your system. Following yesterday's puzzle, POSSE, Wordle #1661 continues the trend of words that involve double letters.
Today's word is quite specific. It describes a familiar animal. The word contains a rare vowel at the end and a doubled middle consonant, making it a classic Wordle trap. If you just want a nudge in the right direction, use the following Wordle hints to guide your path.
Use these hints to guide your guesses step by step:
Here are bonus clues to crack Wordle today in a jiffy:
Bonus Hints:
-If you are a fan of horse racing or equestrian sports, think of animals you might see on a ranch or stable.
-It rhymes with words like ‘silly’ or ‘chilly.’
-It refers to a young animal, not a mature one.
Wordle today rewards players who test for double consonants early once the main vowel is found.
First Guess (FENCE): A standard high-frequency starter. Only one tile turns green, giving you the starter letter, ‘F’. While frustrating, it successfully eliminates four major letters.
Second Guess (FALLS): This is a great recovery. It identifies the double ‘L’ in their correct positions (green) and checks for vowels. We now know the word looks like F_ L L _.
Third Guess (BILLY): Testing for more vowels and the rare ending letter. The ‘I,’ and ‘Y’ all light up green! We now have _ I L L Y.
Final Logic: With the word pattern now established, there are only a few common English words that fit, Silly (already ruled out by the 'S' in guess one), Hilly, or Filly. Given the clue about a young horse, the choice becomes clear.
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The answer to Wordle #1661 is: FILLY
Today’s Wordle is a friendly but clever puzzle. FILLY is a simple, familiar word, yet the repeated ‘L’ and the use of ‘Y’ as a vowel add a layer of challenge. Players who guessed animal-related words early or tested double letters likely solved this in three or four tries.
It’s a nice change of pace after more abstract answers in recent days and a good reminder that Wordle often hides in plain sight. If you started with words like ‘FABLE,’ ‘NOISE,’ or ‘TRAIN,’ today’s puzzle probably felt manageable. Check back tomorrow for fresh hints, answers, and another chance to keep your streak alive!
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