Daily Wordle hints: Jan 9, 2026 (Puzzle #1665)
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Puzzle #1665 · 2026-01-09
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About today's word: EIGHT
Puzzle #1665 · 2026-01-09
Today's answer is most often used as a noun. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants, and it uses five different letters. Its Scrabble score is 9.
Definition & origin
EIGHT — The digit/figure 8.
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