Wordle Answer for January 9, 2026
The Wordle for January 9, 2026 solved to EIGHT. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
EIGHT
What eight means
The number that comes after seven and before nine, equal to 2 × 4 or represented by the numeral 8.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "eahta," which comes from Proto-Germanic "ahto," itself derived from Proto-Indo-European "oḱtō." This root is shared across many ancient languages—Latin "octo," Greek "októ," and Sanskrit "asta" all descend from the same source, reflecting humanity's early need to count and name numbers.
Hints for January 9, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of eight
- cardinal
- octad
- octonary
- octet
- 8
- eighter
- eighter from decatur
- ogdoad
Used in a sentence
I woke up at _____ in the morning and immediately made myself a strong cup of coffee.
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