Wordle #1817
Wordle Answer — Friday, January 2, 2026
The answer was a 5-letter noun/verb
P
R
O
O
F
Definition
PROOFnoun/verb
Evidence or demonstration that establishes the truth or validity of something; as a verb, to proofread or test for resistance.
The scientist presented compelling proof that the new vaccine was both safe and effective.
Was this a hard one?
PROOF contains a double O, which many players fail to consider when narrowing down letters. The uncommon OO pattern in a five-letter word can mislead solvers who assume repeated vowels are unlikely, causing them to waste guesses eliminating the wrong letters.
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