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Today’s Wordle puzzle has a very rare letter, so if you get stuck, start guessing letters you never think about. We’ve got a list ranking all the letters in the alphabet by how frequently they show up in English words, and you might find it handy today. If you need hints and the answer, read on.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.

Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter

Today’s Wordle answer starts with the letter R.

Wordle hint No. 4: Unusual letter

Today’s Wordle answer has one of the least-used letters in the alphabet. (Bookmark our list to find the most-common letters–they help a great deal with starter words.)

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer refers to something many people try to do when they’re on vacation. It’s also the name of a Frankie Goes to Hollywood song.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is RELAX.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Jan. 3, No. 1,294, was CHEAP.

Recent Wordle answers

Dec. 30, No. 1,290: STARE

Dec. 31, No. 1,291: LEMUR

Jan. 1, No. 1,292: NERVE

Jan. 2, No. 1,293: CHOSE