> At a Glance
> – Today’s Wordle solution is FILLY
> – The word has one repeated letter and starts with F and ends with Y
> – It refers to a young female horse
> – Why it matters: Stuck players can now keep their streak alive and check hints for the next puzzle
Need help with today’s Wordle? News Of Los Angeles has released the latest clues and final answer for puzzle No. 1661.
Clues for Puzzle No. 1661
Players searching for a nudge without a full spoiler can lean on five official hints. The answer contains a double letter and only one traditional vowel alongside a sometimes-vowel.

- One letter appears twice
- Single vowel plus a “sometimes” vowel
- Starts with F
- Ends with Y
- Often names a young female horse
Quick Look at Recent Answers
| Date | Puzzle No. | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4 | 1660 | POSSE |
| Jan. 3 | 1659 | SITAR |
| Jan. 2 | 1658 | PROOF |
| Jan. 1 | 1657 | FABLE |
| Dec. 31 | 1656 | SIREN |
Best Starter Words
Popular openers that cover frequent English letters:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Key Takeaways
- FILLY is the official Wordle answer for Jan. 5
- The puzzle contains one repeated letter
- Strong starter words emphasize E, A, R and avoid Z, J, Q
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