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Wordle #1,658 hints and answer for Friday, January 2, 2026

Edited by Tracy Bennett · 5 letters · Spoiler-free until you choose otherwise

Wordle #1,658 for Friday, January 2, 2026: one vowel (O) and the letter O appears twice. Work down the ladder one hint at a time and take only what you need.

Hints, in order

Hint 0 of 5

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Hint 1 of 5

The word carries two vowels in play order: O, O.

Hint 2 of 5

The letter O appears 2 times, in positions 3 and 4.

Hint 3 of 5

It starts with P and ends with F.

Hint 4 of 5

The second letter is R and the fourth is O: P R _ O F.

Hint 5 of 5

The letters, in order: P, R, O, O, F.

The answer

This is the full solution to Wordle #1,658. Only tap if you are ready.

P
R
O
O
F
PROOF

PROOF: the letter O appears twice, vowel O.

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