WordHive Answers for January 21, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 21, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
CLAY (4-letter answer)
Definition: A soft, sticky earth that becomes hard when baked.
Hint: Earth used for pottery
This clue was meant to highlight how “Earth used for pottery” points to CLAY. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like CLAY, 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
WAVES (5-letter answer)
Definition: Rising and falling movements of water on a surface.
Hint: Moving water ridges
This clue was meant to highlight how “Moving water ridges” points to WAVES. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like WAVES, 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
TICKET (6-letter answer)
Definition: A printed or digital pass that allows entry or travel.
Hint: Gives entry somewhere
This clue was meant to highlight how “Gives entry somewhere” points to TICKET. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like TICKET, 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
WRITING (7-letter answer)
Definition: The act of putting words on paper or a screen.
Hint: Putting words on paper
This clue was meant to highlight how “Putting words on paper” points to WRITING. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like WRITING, 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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