Looking for today’s Wordle solution? Here’s everything you need to solve the January 28, 2026 puzzle (#1684) with hints and tips.

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Wordle Hints for January 28

• Hint 1: Includes two vowels
• Hint 2: No repeating letters
• Hint 3: Meaning – extremely unkind, unpleasant, causing pain intentionally
• First Letter: C

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Today’s Wordle Answer

The answer to Wordle #1684 is: CRUEL

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About Wordle

• A five-letter word guessing game with six attempts per day
• Feedback is provided through color-coded letters – yellow for present letters, green for correct placement
• Created by Josh Wardle in 2021 for his partner
• Purchased by The New York Times in 2022
• Uses a dictionary of ~2,500 common English words

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How to Play

• Guess the five-letter word within six tries
• Use yellow and green letters to refine guesses
• Strategically select starting words for more common letters
• Don’t hesitate to try repeating letters if needed
• Use Wordlebot for feedback and skill improvement