
Wordle, a daily five-letter word puzzle created by Josh Wardle in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, continues to engage millions worldwide. Players have six attempts to guess the day's word, using colour-coded feedback to guide their guesses. Puzzle 1,672, released on January 16 and 17, 2026, presented a challenge with repeated letters, prompting players to seek hints and strategies to maintain winning streaks in this popular online game.
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