In the browser game Wordle, players have to use their wits in order to guess the correct word in just a few tries. This simple but challenging puzzle game has taken the internet by storm; here are some hints for new players are looking to get started on today's puzzle for January 31, 2022.

How to Play Wordle

Wordle is a browser game that can be accessed from just about any smart mobile device, PC, or anything else that can connect to a browser. In order to play, start by typing in any five-letter word in the starting block. Although there are best starting words for Wordle, players can choose any real English word to get started. Once typed in, hit enter and see how many letters are correct.

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  • Green blocks are letters that are correct and in the correct place.
  • Yellow block denote the letters that are correct, but are in the wrong position in the word.
  • Gray blocks are for letters that do not appear in today's word. They will also be grayed out on the keyboard below the puzzle.

Players get six tries to figure out the puzzle; those who are successful can share their wins on social media by copying the puzzle with the copy button at the end. When pasted, it tells others how well a player did without giving away the word of the day.

Hints for Today's Wordle Puzzle January 31, 2022

For those just getting started, or for anyone looking to get started on the right foot today, here are some hints for Wordle's newest five-letter word.

  • Today's word has an L in it.
  • The L is the first letter of the puzzle.
  • The last letter is a T.
  • This word has only one vowel.
  • This word is also associated with the word "bright" and "daytime."

Check below for the answer to the puzzle.

The Answer to Today's Wordle

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Still haven't figured out today's viral Wordle? That's okay; here is the answer for puzzle 226 for January 31, 2022.

The answer to the puzzle is LIGHT.

There will be another puzzle tomorrow to check out, so even if players couldn't figure out today's, there's no need to worry. Also, if anyone can't get enough word puzzles, then they can check out some of the copycat Wordles out there, including the not-safe-for-work Lewdle, the direct copy Byrdle, or even the Pokemon-themed browser game called Squirdle.

Wordle is free-to-play in any browser.

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