Today's Wordle answer on Sunday, January 18, 2026, is SUMAC. This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Life section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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Overview Created by Josh Wardle and later acquired by The New York Times, Wordle has grown into one of the most loved daily word puzzle games worldwide.Each day