Wordle Answer for January 24, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on January 24, 2026 were trying to land on CLIFF. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
CLIFF
What cliff means
A steep, high face of rock or earth, typically found where land meets the sea or rises abruptly from a valley.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *clif*, meaning a steep slope or rock face. The word likely comes from Proto-Germanic *klifaz*, related to Old Norse *klif* and Old High German *klep*, all referring to something that clings or cleaves. The root may connect to Proto-Germanic *klibanan*, meaning to climb or stick, since cliff faces are steep and cling-like in appearance.
Hints for January 24, 2026
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Synonyms of cliff
- drop-off
- escarpment
- ravine
- hill
- colline
- hillside
- gully
- arroyo
Used in a sentence
The hikers stood at the edge of the _____, gazing down at the valley far below.
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