Wordle Answer for January 27, 2026
The Wordle for January 27, 2026 solved to DUSKY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
DUSKY
What dusky means
Darkened or dim, as if twilight or shadows are present; having a dark or grayish color.
Where the word comes from
Dusky comes from the adjective dusk, which developed from Old English *dox* or *dosc*, meaning dark or shadowy. This Old English root is related to Old Norse *dökkr* (dark) and other Germanic words sharing the sense of dimness or twilight. The suffix -y was added to form the adjective meaning "somewhat dark" or "shadowy."
Hints for January 27, 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 dusky
- twilight
- dark
- twilit
- swarthy
- brunette
- dark-skinned
- brunet
- swart
Used in a sentence
The old lighthouse stood against the _____ sky as the sun dipped below the horizon.
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