At a Glance
- Today’s Wordle answer is TRIAL, containing no repeated letters and two vowels
- The word begins with T and ends with L
- It refers to a formal examination of evidence before a judge and jury
- Why it matters: Players can improve streaks by noting the absence of double letters and common vowel patterns
Today’s Wordle puzzle offers a more approachable challenge than yesterday’s, featuring common letters that many players guess early in the game.
Hints for January 12 Wordle
If you want to solve the puzzle without the full reveal, here are the official clues:
- No repeated letters appear in the answer
- The word contains two vowels
- The first letter is T
- The last letter is L
- The word relates to a legal proceeding involving evidence examination
Today’s Wordle Answer
The answer for January 12, 2025 (Wordle #1668) is TRIAL.
Recent Wordle Solutions
Here’s the full list of recent answers leading up to today’s puzzle:
| Date | Wordle # | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | 1663 | PECAN |
| Jan. 8 | 1664 | BLAST |
| Jan. 9 | 1665 | EIGHT |
| Jan. 10 | 1666 | MANIC |
| Jan. 11 | 1667 | QUARK |
| Jan. 12 | 1668 | TRIAL |
Best Starting Words
According to the analysis, effective starter words emphasize high-frequency letters while avoiding rare ones. The recommended strategy focuses on letters that appear most often in English words.
Top starter words include:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
These selections prioritize the letters E, A, and R while excluding Z, J, and Q, which rank lowest in usage frequency.
Puzzle Difficulty Trends
Today’s TRIAL answer represents a moderate difficulty level, easier than yesterday’s QUARK solution. The absence of repeated letters and presence of common vowels makes this puzzle more accessible to players using standard guessing strategies.
The pattern of recent answers shows a mix of common vocabulary (BLAST, EIGHT, MANIC) and occasional challenging words (QUARK), maintaining the game’s balance between accessibility and difficulty that keeps players engaged daily.
Key Takeaways
- TRIAL contains no repeated letters, making it a straightforward guess once players identify the T and L positions
- The two-vowel structure follows common Wordle patterns
- Players can improve their solving speed by focusing on the legal definition as a hint
- Recent answers demonstrate the game’s range from everyday words to more specialized vocabulary
