WordHive Answers for January 23, 2026
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on January 23, 2026.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
LEAF (4-letter answer)
Definition: The flat green part of a plant attached to a stem.
Hint: Flat part of a plant
This clue was meant to highlight how “Flat part of a plant” points to LEAF. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like LEAF, 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
IVORY (5-letter answer)
Definition: A hard white substance from tusks; also a pale off-white color.
Hint: Cream-white color; tusk material
This clue was meant to highlight how “Cream-white color; tusk material” points to IVORY. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like IVORY, 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
INSECT (6-letter answer)
Definition: A small animal with six legs and a body in three parts.
Hint: Small creature with six legs
This clue was meant to highlight how “Small creature with six legs” points to INSECT. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like INSECT, 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
SECRETS (7-letter answer)
Definition: Things kept unknown or hidden from others.
Hint: Hidden truths
This clue was meant to highlight how “Hidden truths” points to SECRETS. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like SECRETS, 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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