So, you're staring at those empty gray boxes again. It happens to the best of us. You’ve probably used your go-to starter word—maybe it’s "ARISE" or "ADIEU"—and you’re looking at a scattering of yellow and green that doesn't quite make sense yet. Solving the Wordle today for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, isn't necessarily a "hard" one by the numbers, but it’s got a specific structure that can trip you up if you aren't careful.
Wordle #1670 is live, and honestly, the vibe of the word is pretty ironic considering most people are trying to do the exact opposite of what the word means. They're trying to find it, not get away from it.
Hints for the Wordle Today (January 14)
Sometimes you just need a little nudge. I’m not going to spoil it right this second, but let’s look at the "shape" of the word.
- Vowel Count: This one is heavy on the vowels. There are three of them.
- Starting Letter: It begins with the letter A.
- The Ending: It wraps up with a D.
- Character: There are no repeating letters. Every tile you hit will be a unique find.
- Definition: It’s a verb. It means to stay away from someone or something, or to prevent something from happening.
If you’re thinking about your New Year's resolutions and all those things you're trying to cut out of your life, you're probably getting very close to the answer.
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Why Today’s Wordle Might Be Tricky
Even though the NYT Wordle Bot usually rates words like this as "medium" or even "easy," the vowel placement in Wordle today is what gets people. Having three vowels in a five-letter word sounds like it would make things easier—and usually, it does—but it also limits the number of consonants you can use to narrow down the options.
If you used "AUDIO" as your starting word, you actually hit the jackpot today. That’s a legendary starter for a reason, but today it’s specifically effective because it catches four out of the five letters in the correct or semi-correct spots.
Most players are averaging about 3.7 guesses for this specific puzzle. If you’re on guess four and still seeing gray, don’t panic. It’s a common word, not some obscure 17th-century architectural term.
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The Wordle Answer for January 14, 2026
Alright, if you’re tired of guessing and just want to keep that streak alive—I get it. No judgment here. The pressure of a 100-day streak is real.
The answer to Wordle today is AVOID.
It’s a clean, simple word. But it’s also one of those words where the "V" can be elusive. We don't often guess words with a "V" in the second position unless we’ve already ruled out the more common "T," "R," or "S" blends.
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How to Solve Wordles Like This Faster
When you see a word like AVOID, it reminds you why vowel-heavy starts are so dominant in the meta-game. If you haven't already, you should consider a two-step opening strategy.
- The Vowel Hunt: Use a word like ADIEU or AUDIO. This confirms which of the five (or six, if you count Y) vowels are in play.
- The Consonant Sweep: If you’ve found the vowels but the word still isn't clear, use your second guess to burn through common consonants like R, S, T, L, and N. A word like STERN or BLAST works wonders here.
Interestingly, the word AVOID actually appeared as a Wordle answer back in the earlier days of the game's explosion. Because the New York Times curation team occasionally cycles through the dictionary, we see these "classic" five-letter verbs pop up when the algorithm wants to give us a bit of a breather after a week of tough nouns.
Practical Steps for Your Next Game
To make sure you don't lose your streak tomorrow, keep these points in mind:
- Check for the "V" and "W": These middle-of-the-road consonants are often the difference between a 3-guess win and a 6-guess fail.
- Don't Forget the "A" Start: We often look for words that start with consonants (like "CRANE"), but "A" is one of the most common starting letters for five-letter verbs in the English language.
- Use a Pen and Paper: Sometimes seeing the letters physically written out in a different format helps your brain break the "gridlock" of the digital screen.
If you managed to get it in three, nice work. You beat the average. If it took you all six, a win is still a win. The streak stays intact for another twenty-four hours.