Wordle Answer for January 10, 2026
On January 10, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to MANIC. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
MANIC
What manic means
In an extremely elevated, energetic, and often reckless mood characterized by rapid thoughts, increased activity, and poor judgment, typically associated with bipolar disorder or extreme excitement.
Where the word comes from
Manic comes from the Greek word *mania*, meaning "madness" or "frenzy." The Greeks formed this from *mainesthai*, meaning "to be mad." The term entered medical Latin as *mania* and passed into Old French before reaching Middle English. By the 17th century, English physicians were using "manic" as an adjective to describe states of extreme excitement or mental disturbance, later becoming central to modern psychiatry's description of bipolar disorder.
Hints for January 10, 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 manic
- frenzied
- wild
- crazy
- frantic
- furious
- depressive
- psychotic
- fussy
Used in a sentence
During his _____ episode, he couldn't sleep for days and talked rapidly about his ambitious business plans.
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