WordHive Answers for January 3, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 3, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
CAKE (4-letter answer)
Definition: A sweet baked dessert made from flour, eggs, and sugar.
Hint: Baked sweet treat
This clue was meant to highlight how “Baked sweet treat” points to CAKE. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like CAKE, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 4-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 2 – 5-letter puzzle
SHIRT (5-letter answer)
Definition: A piece of clothing worn on the upper body.
Hint: Top you wear
This clue was meant to highlight how “Top you wear” points to SHIRT. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like SHIRT, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 5-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 3 – 6-letter puzzle
FROZEN (6-letter answer)
Definition: Turned into ice or made very cold.
Hint: Turned to ice
This clue was meant to highlight how “Turned to ice” points to FROZEN. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like FROZEN, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 6-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 4 – 7-letter puzzle
HEALING (7-letter answer)
Definition: The process of becoming healthy again after illness or injury.
Hint: Getting better after injury
This clue was meant to highlight how “Getting better after injury” points to HEALING. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like HEALING, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 7-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
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