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Wordle #1,668 hints for January 12, 2026
Use these clues from broad to specific to preserve as much of the puzzle as you like:
- The answer has two vowels and two syllables.
- Think of a notorious event in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.
- The word can describe a legal proceeding. The O.J. Simpson case, for example, was watched on television.
- For a spelling clue, it begins with a consonant and has no repeated letters. It can also mean a hearing or a test.
Wordle #1,668 answer
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The answer to Wordle #1,668 for Monday, January 12, 2026, is TRIAL. WordFinder and Parade both reported this solution for the puzzle. WordFinder’s dated guide and Parade’s guide provide the answer and clues; a third-party archive also lists the date and puzzle number.
Why the clues point to TRIAL
The Salem reference points to the Salem witch trials, while the O.J. Simpson reference cues a prominent televised trial. The word also fits the letter clues: TRIAL has five different letters, begins with T, and contains the vowels I and A.
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