> At a Glance
> – Today’s Wordle answer is BLAST (puzzle No. 1664, Jan. 8)
> – The word contains only one vowel, starts with B and ends with T
> – No repeated letters appear in the five-letter solution
> – Why it matters: Players who start with vowel-heavy words like ADIEU or AUDIO may need to adjust strategy
The daily word puzzle challenge continues to test vocabulary skills as News Of Los Angeles reveals the solution for today’s Wordle. With just one vowel and no repeated letters, this five-letter word packs an explosive punch.
Wordle Breakdown for January 8
BLAST serves as the answer for puzzle No. 1664, offering a straightforward yet tricky challenge. The word’s single vowel and consonant-heavy composition may catch players off guard who rely on initial guesses packed with vowels.
The word refers to the act of blowing something up with an explosion, making it both a literal and figurative solution. Players who began with common starter words like ADIEU or AUDIO likely needed additional attempts to narrow down the correct letters.
Recent Wordle Solutions
The past week’s answers show the puzzle’s diverse vocabulary range:
- Jan. 3, No. 1659: SITAR
- Jan. 4, No. 1660: POSSE
- Jan. 5, No. 1661: FILLY
- Jan. 6, No. 1662: OOMPH
- Jan. 7, No. 1663: PECAN
- Jan. 8, No. 1664: BLAST
Strategic Starting Words
For players seeking to improve their guessing strategy, News Of Los Angeles recommends starter words that emphasize frequently used letters. The most effective opening guesses contain high-frequency letters like E, A, and R while avoiding less common letters such as Z, J, and Q.
Recommended starting words include:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Key Takeaways
- BLAST is today’s Wordle answer with only one vowel
- The solution contains no repeated letters
- Starting with consonant-heavy words may benefit players
- Yesterday’s answer was PECAN
Players can return tomorrow for the next daily challenge as Wordle continues its streak of vocabulary-testing puzzles.
