Wordle Answer for January 19, 2026
WAXEN was the Wordle answer for January 19, 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
WAXEN
What waxen means
Having a pale, smooth, or artificial appearance resembling wax, or made from or covered with wax.
Where the word comes from
From Old English weaxen, meaning "made of wax" or "resembling wax," derived from weax (wax). The adjective suffix -en was added to the noun to form an adjective, similar to how wooden comes from wood. The underlying word wax traces back to Proto-Germanic *wahsan, related to Old Norse vax and German Wachs, all denoting the substance bees produce.
Hints for January 19, 2026
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Synonyms of waxen
- colorless
- colourless
- waxy
- waxlike
Used in a sentence
The candle maker's _____ figurines melted slightly under the heat from the nearby lamp.
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