Wordle Yesterday's Answer - Complete Guide
Looking back at yesterday's Wordle puzzle? Whether you missed the puzzle or want to review the solution, this guide provides comprehensive hints and the answer for yesterday's challenge.
Yesterday's Wordle Quick Reference
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1674
Essential Letter Clues
Starting & Ending Letters
Starts with:
Yesterday's word began with S. This immediately narrows possibilities and helps you focus on words starting with this letter. Common strategies include using standard openers like STARE or CRANE to gather information, or starting with words beginning with S to lock in that first position early.
Ends with:
The word concluded with C. Final letters often reveal grammatical function—words ending in E are common nouns and verbs, Y appears in adjectives, D in past tenses, and T across various word types. Combined with the starting letter, you have two crucial anchor points.
Letter Structure Analysis
Unique letters:
Yesterday's word contained 5 unique letters.
All five positions featured different letters—no repeats! This makes solving more straightforward since each guess eliminates five distinct letters. Focus on testing common letters and avoid starter words with repeated letters like GEESE or ALLAY.
Repeated letters:
Vowel Count
Vowels:
The word had 2 vowel(s) (A, E, I, O, U).
Two-vowel words represent the most common pattern in Wordle—natural and easy to pronounce. Examples include STARE, BRAIN, MOUSE, or TRADE. Common patterns feature vowels separated by consonants (A_E, O_E) or adjacent vowels (EA, OU, AI).
Grammatical Information
Plural?
The word was not a simple plural. You're looking for singular nouns (CHAIR, BREAD), base verbs (THROW, CLIMB), adjectives (HAPPY, QUICK), or other forms—not words ending in -S or -ES.
Part of speech:
Yesterday's answer functioned as a noun.
Nouns represent people, places, things, or concepts. Think about common objects (TABLE, PHONE), natural elements (RIVER, STONE), abstract ideas (TRUST, PEACE), or roles (JUDGE, CHIEF). Nouns dominate Wordle answers because they're universally recognized.
Definition
Definition:
Quick Strategy Tips
First Guess: Use proven openers like STARE, CRANE, or SLATE to test high-frequency letters. Alternatively, target specific hints if you want aggressive early confirmation.
Second Guess: Lock in green letters, reposition yellows, and test new common letters. Align with the definition and part of speech.
Later Guesses: Shift from exploration to solving. Focus on words matching all criteria. Sound potential answers aloud—phonetic familiarity often triggers recognition.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't forget green letters in subsequent guesses. Avoid reusing gray letters unless testing for repeats. Match the part of speech—if it's a noun, don't guess verbs. Trust simple, common words over obscure terms. Use vowel count information effectively. Remember English letter patterns (TH, CH, ST, BR) and avoid rare combinations.
Yesterday was puzzle #1674. Today's puzzle (#1675) awaits!