If you just woke up on this chilly Saturday, January 17, 2026, and the first thing you did was open that grid, you might be feeling the heat already. Wordle #1673 isn't exactly a walk in the park. It’s one of those words that feels incredibly simple once you see it, but getting there? Kind of a nightmare if your starting word wasn't doing you any favors.
Honestly, Wordle is as much about managing your ego as it is about vocabulary. You've got five letters, six tries, and a whole lot of gray tiles staring back at you. If you’re here because you’re down to your last two guesses and your palms are getting a bit sweaty, take a breath. We’ve got the Toms Wordle hint today right here to save that win percentage.
The Big Clues for Wordle #1673
Some days the word is something boring like "PLATE" or "CRANE." Today is not one of those days. Today’s word has a bit of personality. It’s got a bit of... kick.
If you want to solve it without just being handed the answer on a silver platter, here are the vital stats for today's puzzle:
- The Starting Letter: Today’s word begins with the letter F.
- The Ending Letter: It wraps up with a Y.
- Vowel Count: We are looking at two vowels here (if you don't count the "sometimes" vowel at the end).
- Double Letters: Good news—there are no repeating letters today. Every tile is a unique snowflake.
- The Vibe: Think of a spicy pepper, a very angry person, or a literal campfire. It’s intense. It’s hot.
Why Today’s Word is Tricky
You’d think a word starting with F and ending in Y would be easy. But the middle of this word is what catches people off guard. Most players tend to guess words like "FULLY" or "FERRY" when they see that setup. Since there are no double letters today, those guesses are going to leave you with a lot of gray and a very bruised ego.
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The vowel placement is also a bit "alphabet soup." You’ve got two of them sitting right next to each other in a way that isn't the standard "EA" or "OU" combo we usually hunt for.
According to the early data from the NYT WordleBot, the average player is taking about 3.9 guesses to wrap this one up. That’s actually pretty decent, but it means if you’re on guess five, you’re officially falling behind the curve.
Strategy for January 17
If you haven't used your first couple of rows yet, stay away from the "standard" openers like ADIEU for just one second. While ADIEU gets the vowels out of the way, it doesn't help you with the weird consonant structure of today's solution.
Instead, try something like FIRES or INFER.
Why? Because they test the "I" and the "E" in multiple positions. In today's word, those two vowels are the backbone. If you can pin down where they live, the rest of the word basically falls into your lap.
Basically, you're looking for an adjective. It’s a word used to describe someone who has a "tempered" personality or a sunset that looks like it's exploding with orange and red.
Still Stuck? Here is the Wordle Answer Today
Look, we’ve all been there. Sometimes you just want to move on with your Saturday and get to the coffee. If the hints weren't enough and you're ready to just see the solution so you can keep your 200-day streak alive, here it is.
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The answer to Wordle #1673 on Saturday, January 17, 2026, is FIERY.
It’s a classic trap word. People often forget the "E" comes after the "I" because, phonetically, it feels like it could be spelled a dozen different ways if English actually made sense. But it doesn't.
Breaking Down FIERY
The word "Fiery" is a bit of a linguistic rebel. It comes from the Middle English "firy," and it’s one of the few words where we keep that "i-e" structure while adding a "y" suffix.
- It describes something consisting of fire.
- It describes a person who is easily provoked (a fiery temper).
- It describes something that is intensely hot, like a "fiery" vindaloo.
If you got it in three, nice work. You’re officially better at this than the average New York Times subscriber today. If it took you six, well, a win is a win.
Next Steps for Wordle Masters
Now that you've tucked Wordle away, you might want to sharpen your skills for tomorrow. Most experts, including the folks over at Tom's Guide and NYT Games, suggest keeping a "word bank" of three-vowel openers.
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Check your stats. If your "4" bar is higher than your "3" bar, it’s time to stop using the same starting word every day. Variety is the spice of life—and the secret to a better Wordle score.
Go grab some breakfast. You earned it.
Next, you can try to tackle today's Connections or the Strands puzzle to keep the brain gears turning. If you're feeling particularly brave, go find a "hard mode" archive and try to solve FIERY using a different starting word just to see if you can do it twice. Don't forget to share your grid (the blocks, not the spoilers!) on your group chat to prove you're still the puzzle king or queen.