Stuck on the January 2, 2026 Wordle (puzzle #1817)? Here are spoiler-free hints, getting more specific as you go. The answer is tucked away at the bottom — reveal it only if you need it.
Today's Wordle hints
What type of word is it?
It's a noun.
How many vowels are in today's Wordle? 2
vowels (counting A, E, I, O, U).
Does today's Wordle have a repeated letter? Yes — the letter
O
appears more than once.
What letter does today's Wordle start with?
It begins with P.
What letter does today's Wordle end with?
It ends with F.
How hard is today's Wordle?
Difficulty 4/5.
Reveal the answer for January 2, 2026
PROOF
PROOF (noun): An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.