Today's Wordle answer on Saturday, January 17, 2026, is FIERY. -If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle. Related: Spotify Just Made This Big Change to Your Monthly Subscription—Here's How It Will Impact Your Wallet

Wordle is a deceptively simple yet highly engaging word puzzle introduced in 2021 by software engineer Josh Wardle. Players are tasked with identifying a hidden five-letter word within six attempts, with each guess offering colour-coded feedback that helps narrow down the correct answer.

Today's Wordle answer on Sunday, January 11, 2026, is QUARK. This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Life section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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