The answer to Wordle #1,673 was

FIERY

FIERY: Of or relating to fire.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,673 scores 41/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to FIERY.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 17, 2026?
The Wordle answer for January 17, 2026 (puzzle #1673) was FIERY.
What does FIERY mean?
FIERY: Of or relating to fire.
Why was Wordle #1673 tricky?
FIERY is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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