Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. Welcome, dearest Wordlers, to the year 2026. It’s a brand ...

Here’s to kicking off the new year with a Wordle win. But before we get to the hints and solution for the Thursday, January 1 puzzle, let’s go over the basics of Wordle. Wordle is a word puzzle that ...