Wordle Answer for January 25, 2026
On January 25, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to STRUT. 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
STRUT
What strut means
A bar or rod that holds apart, supports, or braces two parts of a structure, especially one used in aircraft frames or vehicle suspensions.
Where the word comes from
Strut comes from Old English *strutan*, meaning to stand out stiffly or protrude. The word likely traces back to Proto-Germanic *strutaną*, related to the idea of stiffness or tension. It entered Middle English with the sense of walking with a stiff, proud gait, then evolved to mean any rigid supporting member in structures like buildings or vehicles.
Hints for January 25, 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 strut
- ruffle
- swagger
- prance
- sashay
Used in a sentence
The rooster _____ across the farmyard with his chest puffed out proudly.
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