> At a Glance
> – Today’s Wordle answer is OOMPH
> – Puzzle No. 1662 features one vowel that repeats
> – Word starts with O and ends with H
> – Why it matters: The game rates this among the hardest words of 2025
Wordle fans are calling today’s puzzle one of the toughest yet, with the five-letter answer OOMPH stumping even seasoned players. The word, which signifies power or vitality, tripped up many due to its double vowel and uncommon letter pattern.
Hints That Helped
The News Of Los Angeles puzzle team offered several clues to guide players:
- One letter appears twice
- The sole vowel is the repeated letter
- First letter: O
- Last letter: H
- Meaning relates to energy or vigor
Recent Answers
| Date | Puzzle No. | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | 1661 | FILLY |
| Jan. 4 | 1660 | POSSE |
| Jan. 3 | 1659 | SITAR |
| Jan. 2 | 1658 | PROOF |
| Jan. 1 | 1657 | FABLE |
Best Starting Words
If OOMPH has you rethinking strategy, consider these starter words rich in common letters:
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Key Takeaways
- OOMPH is the answer to Wordle No. 1662
- The word contains one vowel (O) used twice
- Puzzle editors flagged it as potentially one of the hardest of 2025
- Yesterday’s solution was FILLY
Ready for tomorrow’s challenge? Check back for fresh hints and the next answer.
