Wordle #1,685 Answer
January 29, 2026 · Thursday
The answer to Wordle #1,685 was
FLAKY
FLAKY: Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
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Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,685 scores 43/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).
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Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for January 29, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for January 29, 2026 (puzzle #1685) was FLAKY.
- What does FLAKY mean?
- FLAKY: Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
- Why was Wordle #1685 tricky?
- FLAKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.