The answer to Wordle #1,664 was

BLAST

BLAST: A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,664 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the B_AST family
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 8, 2026?
The Wordle answer for January 8, 2026 (puzzle #1664) was BLAST.
What does BLAST mean?
BLAST: A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
Why was Wordle #1664 tricky?
BLAST is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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