WordHive Answers for January 12, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 12, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
WISP (4-letter answer)
Definition: A small thin piece or faint trace of something.
Hint: Thin curl of smoke or hair
This clue was meant to highlight how “Thin curl of smoke or hair” points to WISP. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like WISP, 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
CRAFT (5-letter answer)
Definition: A skill or activity of making things by hand.
Hint: Make something by hand
This clue was meant to highlight how “Make something by hand” points to CRAFT. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like CRAFT, 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
MOTION (6-letter answer)
Definition: The action or process of moving.
Hint: Act of moving
This clue was meant to highlight how “Act of moving” points to MOTION. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like MOTION, 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
BANANAS (7-letter answer)
Definition: Long curved yellow fruits with soft sweet flesh.
Hint: Curved yellow snacks
This clue was meant to highlight how “Curved yellow snacks” points to BANANAS. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like BANANAS, 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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