The daily Wordle puzzle for January 5th (#1661) has been solved. Today’s solution, as of this writing, is FILLY. The five-letter word describes a young female horse.

Understanding Today’s Puzzle

The Wordle challenge tests vocabulary and pattern recognition. The solution features a repeated letter, contains one primary vowel (plus a sometimes-vowel), and begins with “F” while ending in “Y”. These clues narrow down possibilities for players who prefer assistance.

Recent Wordle Results

For reference, here are the solutions from the previous days:

  • January 4th (#1660): POSSE
  • December 31st (#1656): SIREN
  • January 1st (#1657): FABLE
  • January 2nd (#1658): PROOF
  • January 3rd (#1659): SITAR

Optimizing Your Wordle Strategy

Players seeking to improve their Wordle performance should consider using high-frequency starter words. Letters like E, A, and R appear often in English vocabulary, while less common letters (Z, J, Q) are less effective for initial guesses. Recommended words include ADIEU, TRAIN, CLOSE, STARE, and NOISE. These choices maximize the chances of revealing correct letters early in the game.

Wordle remains a popular daily word puzzle, combining simple gameplay with strategic thinking. The game’s success lies in its accessibility and consistent challenge for a broad audience.