The answer to Wordle #1,660 was

POSSE

POSSE: A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,660 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 4, 2026?
The Wordle answer for January 4, 2026 (puzzle #1660) was POSSE.
What does POSSE mean?
POSSE: A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.
Why was Wordle #1660 tricky?
POSSE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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