WordHive Answers for January 22, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 22, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
SEAT (4-letter answer)
Definition: A piece of furniture or space designed for sitting.
Hint: Place to sit
This clue was meant to highlight how “Place to sit” points to SEAT. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like SEAT, 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
NERVE (5-letter answer)
Definition: A fiber that carries messages between the brain and the body.
Hint: Body signal line
This clue was meant to highlight how “Body signal line” points to NERVE. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like NERVE, 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
PURPLE (6-letter answer)
Definition: A color made by mixing red and blue.
Hint: Color between red and blue
This clue was meant to highlight how “Color between red and blue” points to PURPLE. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like PURPLE, 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
FIREFLY (7-letter answer)
Definition: An insect that produces light from its body, especially at night.
Hint: Insect that glows at night
This clue was meant to highlight how “Insect that glows at night” points to FIREFLY. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like FIREFLY, 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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