Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for January 15, 2026: VOTE, JELLY, RETURN, IMAGINE. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
VOTE (4-letter answer)
Choose a leader or option
To express a choice or opinion in an election or decision.
VOTE is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Choose a leader or option" points toward VOTE by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 4-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 4-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 2 - 5-letter puzzle
JELLY (5-letter answer)
Wiggly fruit spread
A soft, sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar.
JELLY is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Wiggly fruit spread" points toward JELLY by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 5-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 5-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 3 - 6-letter puzzle
RETURN (6-letter answer)
Come back
To go or come back to a place or person.
RETURN is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Come back" points toward RETURN by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 6-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 6-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 4 - 7-letter puzzle
IMAGINE (7-letter answer)
Picture in your mind
To form a picture or idea in your mind.
IMAGINE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Picture in your mind" points toward IMAGINE by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 7-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 7-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.