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Today’s Wordle Hints (#1688) - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Hint 1
Today’s Wordle answer is a five-letter word with two vowels, including a "sometimes" vowel hanging out at the very end. It’s got a sharp structure with no repeating letters.
Hint 2
Nature documentaries often use this word to describe the texture of a sea urchin or a porcupine. It’s the perfect descriptor for anything that’s literally covered in needles.
Hint 3
You’re trying to decorate your apartment with cute desert plants, but you accidentally grab a cactus without gloves. You’d describe that prickly, sharp texture using today’s Wordle answer.
Today’s Wordle Answer (#1688) - February 1, 2026
SPOILER: The answer to today's Wordle is just a scroll down the page.
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Still don’t get it? Here’s today’s answer:
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