NYT Wordle Today â Hints and Answer for January 16, 2026 (Puzzle #1672)
Friday, January 16, 2026 ¡ Wordle No. 1672
If youâre stuck on todayâs NYT Wordle, youâre not alone. Puzzle #1672 looks straightforward at first â but a couple of common letter choices can send you down the wrong path if you lock in too early.
Below are spoiler-light hints first, followed by the answer reveal if you need it. You can play the official puzzle here: New York Times Wordle.
Todayâs Wordle Hints (Jan 16)
- The answer contains two vowels.
- It starts with R.
- Itâs a noun for someone (or something) that competes.
- Think motorsport, athletics, or even animals â the meaning is broad.
- There are no repeated letters in todayâs word.
Todayâs Wordle Answer
Click to reveal the Wordle answer for January 16, 2026
The answer to Wordle puzzle #1672 is:
RACER
RACER is a noun used for a person, animal, or vehicle that takes part in races â from track events to motorsport.
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