Wordle #1,674 Answer
January 18, 2026 · Sunday
The answer to Wordle #1,674 was
SUMAC
SUMAC: Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and certain other genera in Anacardiaceae.
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Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,674 scores 17/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Possible answers after CRANE
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Possible answers after SLATE
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Possible answers after ADIEU
4
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SUMAC.
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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for January 18, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for January 18, 2026 (puzzle #1674) was SUMAC.
- What does SUMAC mean?
- SUMAC: Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and certain other genera in Anacardiaceae.
- Why was Wordle #1674 tricky?
- SUMAC is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.