Wordle #1689

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, February 2, 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

CRATECHAIRGRACE

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to personal habits or lifestyle choices that some consider indulgent.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might find this item in a specialty shop, often associated with celebration or relaxation.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter C.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Winston Churchill was famously photographed with one of these, often enjoyed during important meetings.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with BAR.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with C and ends with R, and is often described as being from Cuba or Nicaragua.

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Answer

CIGAR

This word refers to a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves designed for smoking. The term comes from the Spanish word 'cigarro,' which may have originated from the Mayan word 'sikar,' meaning to smoke. These items have been symbols of celebration, status, and leisure for centuries, particularly associated with occasions like the birth of a child or closing a business deal.

Strategy Tip

Today's word uses the letter combination of a hard C sound followed by a vowel, which is fairly common in English. When you identify consonant clusters that feel natural together, try building words around them to narrow down possibilities quickly.