Wordle Hints

Wordle #1676

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a verb, noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Hard
verb, noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
Yes
Letters
Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

LUSTYSTUDYCURLY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to reputation or how someone is perceived by others.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in discussions about scandals, controversies, or when someone's good name has been damaged.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter S.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be 'tarnish' or 'stain' when talking about someone's honor or reputation.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with 'gulley' as in a narrow ravine.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with S and ends with Y, and means to damage the purity or integrity of something.

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Answer

SULLY

This word means to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something or someone. It can be used as both a noun and a verb. The term has origins in Old French and has been part of the English language since the 16th century, often appearing in formal or literary contexts when discussing honor and disgrace.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky to identify. When you have confirmed some letters but cannot find the answer, consider whether one of them might appear twice. Words with repeated letters are less common but definitely worth exploring when you are stuck.