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Wordle #1674

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, January 18, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

MUSICCLAMSMAULS

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word relates to something found in nature, specifically in the plant kingdom.

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this in a spice rack, a hiking trail, or discussions about autumn foliage.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter S.

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This tangy spice is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine and is often sprinkled on hummus or grilled meats.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word nearly rhymes with TUNIC.

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Final Clue

This word starts with S and ends with C. It names a shrub whose dried berries are ground into a deep red spice.

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Answer

SUMAC

Sumac is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, known for its vibrant red berries that are dried and ground into a tangy, citrusy spice. The word comes from the Arabic summaq, meaning dark red. In North America, certain sumac species display stunning crimson foliage in autumn, while in culinary traditions from the Middle East to South Asia, it serves as a beloved souring agent.

Strategy Tip

When you suspect a word might be a plant or food item, remember that these categories often contain words with less common letter combinations. If your usual starters are not working, try words that test letters like M, U, or C which appear in many botanical and culinary terms.