WordHive Answers for January 9, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 9, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
FIRE (4-letter answer)
Definition: The bright, hot flames produced when something burns.
Hint: Hot and bright
This clue was meant to highlight how “Hot and bright” points to FIRE. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like FIRE, 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
BLADE (5-letter answer)
Definition: The sharp flat edge of a knife or tool.
Hint: Sharp cutting edge
This clue was meant to highlight how “Sharp cutting edge” points to BLADE. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like BLADE, 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
GARDEN (6-letter answer)
Definition: An area of land used for growing plants and flowers.
Hint: Where flowers grow
This clue was meant to highlight how “Where flowers grow” points to GARDEN. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like GARDEN, 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
MEANING (7-letter answer)
Definition: What something stands for or expresses.
Hint: What something conveys
This clue was meant to highlight how “What something conveys” points to MEANING. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like MEANING, 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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