Short answer: yes, QUARK is a valid Wordle word. It has already been a daily answer: Wordle #1667, on January 11, 2026, according to public answer archives.
Quick facts about QUARK in Wordle
- Valid guess: yes, you can type it in.
- Past answer: yes, Wordle #1667 (January 11, 2026).
- Letters: Q, U, A, R, K. It follows a “consonant, vowel, vowel, consonant, consonant” pattern.
Archive sites list answers from the game’s history, so you can check them to see if a word has been used. Different sites update at different speeds, so check more than one if it matters to you.
Why QUARK is a tricky word
Words that start with Q are rare, and the pattern QU followed by A is shared by many words (QUACK, QUAKE, QUASH, QUALM and QUART). If you only know the first three letters, it is easy to waste guesses. Q words that have been answers recently include QUAKE (July 24, 2025), QUACK (April 28, 2026) and QUASH (May 29, 2025).
When to try QUARK
- You have found Q, U and A in earlier guesses.
- You have a pattern like QUA?? and want to test R and K.
- You want to find out which of the “QUA” words is right with one smart guess.
Words with a similar shape
QUART, QUASH, QUACK, QUAKE, QUALM and QUAIL all share the start “QUA”. See our full list in five-letter Wordle words with Q.
Beginner tips
- Open with a word that has common letters, like E, A, R, T or O. Q is a poor opener.
- Use your second guess to test new letters, not the same ones.
- Keep track of letters that are not in the word.
- A letter can appear more than once.
The rules and word list of the game can change over time, so check the official Wordle page if you are unsure.
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