Today’s Wordle #1659: Hints and Answer for Saturday, January 3, 2026

Wordle #1659 challenges players to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries. Feedback is given after each guess:

Green: Letter correct and in the right spot
Yellow: Letter in the word, wrong spot
Gray: Letter not in the word

Players worldwide solve the same puzzle daily, with many also competing in Competitive Wordle, challenging friends, family, or Wordle Bot.

Hints for Today’s Wordle #1659:

Starting Words: Wordle Bot: SLATE | Erik Kain: CRATE
Hint: Exotic instrument
Clue: Word begins and ends with a consonant

Using these hints, players can narrow guesses effectively.

Answer for January 3, 2026:

Word: SITAR

The answer refers to the Indian string instrument sitar, derived from Hindi sītār and Persian seh-tār meaning “three strings.” Modern sitars have many more strings but retain the historical name.

Competitive Wordle Update:

Erik guessed SITAR in two tries, earning 2 points plus 1 for beating the Wordle Bot.
January Running Score: Erik: 3 points | Wordle Bot: 0 points
Scoring Rules:
- Guess in 1: 3 points | 2: 2 points | 3: 1 point | 4: 0 | 5: -1 | 6: -2 | Miss: -3
- Beat opponent: +1, Tie: 0, Lose: -1
- Fridays = 2X points

Extra Tip: Players can use Wordle Bot to analyze their guesses and improve strategy.

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