Looking for NYT Wordle #1676 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)? You’re in the right place. This post is built to protect your streak: you’ll get a quick description of today’s puzzle vibe, then tap-to-reveal hints (from gentle to more direct), and finally the tap-to-reveal answer. If you want to play first, open the official game here: NYT Wordle.
Today’s puzzle feel: #1676 is the kind of Wordle that looks simple once you see it, but it can be sneaky while you’re solving. The main “gotcha” is that it’s a common word you may not reach immediately—especially if you’re expecting a noun. It also rewards solvers who stay calm when the board starts narrowing, because one small detail can eliminate a ton of near-misses.
If you’re trying to solve spoiler-free, start with a strong opener that checks frequent letters and at least two vowels (examples: SLATE, CRANE, ARISE). Then use your second guess to cover new letters rather than “chasing” a pattern too early. That approach is especially helpful on days where the solution leans on meaning and everyday usage rather than an obvious theme.
Tap-to-Reveal Hints for Wordle #1676
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Hint 1: Today’s answer is a verb.
Hint 2: It means to soil, stain, or tarnish—sometimes literally, sometimes reputationally.
Hint 3: The word starts with S.
Hint 4: There’s a double letter in the middle.
Final Hint: It has one vowel, and it’s a word you might use in a phrase like “_____ your reputation.”
Tap-to-Reveal Answer
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Wordle #1676 answer (Jan 20, 2026):
Meaning: To make something soiled or tarnished—physically (like a clean surface) or figuratively (like a person’s name or reputation). For a quick definition and examples, see Merriam-Webster’s entry for “sully.”
Solver’s note: if you were circling near-words and couldn’t land it, the double letter can be the turning point. When you suspect repetition, test it sooner than later.
A Simple Strategy That Fits Today’s Puzzle
If today felt slippery, it’s because Wordle #1676 nudges you toward the meaning after you’ve already tested the “obvious” letter set. A reliable approach is: (1) choose a starter that hits common consonants, (2) play a second guess that adds new letters, and (3) once you’ve got the framework, start considering verbs and everyday phrases. That last step matters on days like this—where the answer reads naturally in a sentence.
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