The answer to Wordle #1,680 was

CLIFF

CLIFF: A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,680 scores 56/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for January 24, 2026?
The Wordle answer for January 24, 2026 (puzzle #1680) was CLIFF.
What does CLIFF mean?
CLIFF: A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.
Why was Wordle #1680 tricky?
CLIFF is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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