Wordle #1661

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, January 5, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

FLINTSILLYLEAFY

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the animal kingdom, specifically relating to farm life or rural settings.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word at a ranch, stable, or when watching horse racing events.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter F.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word specifically describes a young female horse, typically under four years old.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with HILLY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with F and ends with Y, and contains a double L in the middle.

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Answer

FILLY

A filly is the term used for a young female horse, generally under the age of four. After reaching maturity, she would be called a mare. The word comes from Old Norse 'fylja' and has been used in English since the 15th century, particularly in equestrian and racing contexts.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky to spot. When you have confirmed some letters but the word still is not coming together, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice. Words with repeated letters are more common than you might think!