Wordle #1,659 Answer
January 3, 2026 · Saturday
The answer to Wordle #1,659 was
SITAR
SITAR: A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
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Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,659 scores 9/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SITAR.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for January 3, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for January 3, 2026 (puzzle #1659) was SITAR.
- What does SITAR mean?
- SITAR: A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
- Why was Wordle #1659 tricky?
- SITAR is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.