Wordle Answer for January 21, 2026
On January 21, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to CUBIC. 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
CUBIC
What cubic means
Having the shape of a cube, or relating to a cube, or measuring volume in units derived from a linear measurement (as in cubic meters or cubic feet).
Where the word comes from
From Latin cubicus, meaning "of a cube," derived from cubus, the geometric solid. Cubus itself comes from Greek kubos, which originally referred to a dice cube or any six-sided block. The Greek word may trace back to a Proto-Indo-European root related to bending or hollowing, though the exact origin remains uncertain.
Hints for January 21, 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 cubic
- solid
- isometric
- cuboid
- blockish
- boxy
- cubiform
- cuboidal
- three-dimensional
Used in a sentence
The jeweler carefully measured the _____ zirconia to ensure it matched the diamond's exact dimensions.
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