Wordle #1679

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, January 23, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ADORNROASTBRAIN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to social rank, titles, or positions of authority in certain societies.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in historical fiction, fantasy novels, or when learning about European nobility and aristocracy.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This title sits below an earl or count but above a knight in the traditional hierarchy of nobility.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BARREN.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with B and ends with N. Think of a wealthy landowner in medieval times who might own a castle.

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Answer

BARON

A baron is a member of the lowest rank of nobility in many European countries. The title originated from the Latin word 'baro' meaning 'man' or 'warrior.' Today, the term is also used metaphorically to describe powerful business magnates, such as 'oil baron' or 'media baron.'

Strategy Tip

Words ending in ON are quite common in English, so if you have confirmed those final letters, try different consonant combinations at the start. Also remember that A is a very common vowel worth trying early in your guesses.