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Wordle #1672

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, January 16, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Easy
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CRATECRANETRACE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to speed and competition.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this word used at a track, a speedway, or anywhere people compete to be fastest.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter R.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Fill in the blank: The Formula 1 _____ crossed the finish line in first place.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CHASER.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with R and ends with R, and describes a competitor in a speed contest.

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Answer

RACER

Today's word describes someone who competes in races, whether on foot, in vehicles, or in other speed based competitions. The word comes from the Middle English term meaning one who races. It can refer to professional athletes like marathon runners, NASCAR drivers, or even enthusiastic hobbyists who compete in local events.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a repeated letter, which can be tricky! When you have confirmed several letters but still cannot solve it, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice. Many players forget to check for doubles.