> At a Glance
> – Today’s Wordle answer is MANIC (puzzle 1666)
> – No repeated letters, starts with M, ends with C, two vowels
> – Answer can mean “showing uncontrolled excitement and energy”
> > Why it matters: Players struggling with tricky letter patterns get confirmation and yesterday’s solution (EIGHT) for streak tracking
Today’s Wordle proved tricky with its uncommon letter combo and vibe of frantic energy. Players needed to nail the opening M, closing C, and two-vowel balance without repeats.
Hints That Helped
The puzzle gave five official nudges:
- No repeated letters
- Exactly two vowels
- Starts with M, ends with C
- Definition: uncontrolled excitement/energy
Quick Recap of Answers
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | 1661 | FILLY |
| Jan. 6 | 1662 | OOMPH |
| Jan. 7 | 1663 | PECAN |
| Jan. 8 | 1664 | BLAST |
| Jan. 9 | 1665 | EIGHT |
| Jan. 10 | 1666 | MANIC |
Key Takeaways
- MANIC keeps the no-repeat streak alive
- Yesterday’s EIGHT and today’s MANIC both use high-value consonants
- For future starts, the tip list favors ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, NOISE
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