Wordle #573

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Easy difficulty, so most players find this one straightforward. The answer is a noun, verb with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Easy

noun, verb

Letter Facts

Vowels

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Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SLATESTAREPLANT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to sudden energy or force. Think about things that happen quickly and powerfully.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word when describing explosions, rocket launches, or even loud music being played at high volume.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Fill in the blank: The demolition crew set off a controlled ___ to bring down the old building.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with LAST.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with B and ends with T. It means an explosion or a strong gust of something.

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Answer

BLAST

This word can function as both a noun and a verb, referring to an explosion or the act of blowing something up. It comes from Old English and Germanic roots related to blowing or breathing forcefully. In everyday language, people also use it to describe having a great time, as in having a blast at a party.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a common consonant cluster at the beginning. When you see two consonants together like BL, TR, or ST in your early guesses, pay attention because these combinations appear in many English words and can help you narrow down possibilities quickly.