Stuck on the January 18, 2026 Wordle (puzzle #987)? 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? No — every letter is different.
What letter does today's Wordle start with?
It begins with S.
What letter does today's Wordle end with?
It ends with C.
How hard is today's Wordle?
Difficulty 3/5.
Reveal the answer for January 18, 2026
SUMAC
SUMAC (noun): Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).