Wordle Answer for January 15, 2026
CHASM was the Wordle answer for January 15, 2026. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
CHASM
What chasm means
A deep, wide opening in the earth's surface, such as a gorge or canyon, or figuratively a profound difference or gap between two things.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *chasme*, borrowed from Late Latin *chasma*, which came from Greek *chasma* meaning "a yawning gap" or "opening." The Greek word derives from *chainein*, meaning "to yawn" or "gape." The term entered English in the 14th century and retained its sense of a deep, wide opening in the earth.
Hints for January 15, 2026
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Synonyms of chasm
- abyss
- gulf
- cave
- cliff
- sinkhole
- brink
- cesspool
- ditch
Used in a sentence
The earthquake left a deep _____ running through the valley that divided the town in half.
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