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Word Craze Daily Theme January 14, 2024 Answers

All 24 clues solved, with letter counts and a per-word breakdown. Fresh every morning.

24Clues

3-9Letters

126Total Tiles

5Tied Longest

5.3Avg Letters

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All 24 Answers at a Glance

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BAGHDAD 7L CAR 3L LID 3L ARGO 4L CORA 4L ROE 3L AUNTY 5L JUNGLEGYM 9L ACTUP 5L SPA 3L CHIN 4L DIOR 4L KEN 3L DOE 3L SATCHEL 7L BAROUCHES 9L ARGENTINA 9L ALONGSIDE 9L DIRTYPOOL 9L CARJACK 7L DAYMARE 7L CUE 3L ALP 3L GUN 3L

The Word Craze Daily Theme January 14, 2024 has 24 clues covering 126 letter tiles, with answers running from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest answers are CAR and LID and ROE and SPA and KEN and DOE and CUE and ALP and GUN at 3 letters each, while the longest are JUNGLEGYM and BAROUCHES and ARGENTINA and ALONGSIDE and DIRTYPOOL at 9 letters each. Jump straight to the full clue table below if you need a specific answer, or browse the letter breakdown for the vowel and consonant split on every word.

Across today's 24 boards the average answer is 5.3 letters long and 6 of the answers (25%) reuse at least one letter internally. A each open 6 answers, today's most common starting letter. The best approach is to solve the shortest answers first - they unlock crossings for longer ones and tend to carry simpler picture clues. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level and pack guides.

Every answer on this page belongs to the January 14, 2024 puzzle and matches what all Word Craze players see on that date. See also: January 13, 2024. If the app shows a different answer after a patch, check that your app is up to date - corrections appear here after the next review.

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All Clues and Answers

January 14, 2024 - 24 clues

#	Clue	Answer
1	Ancient city on the banks of the Tigris	BAGHDAD 7 letters
2	Four-wheeled mode of transportation	CAR 3 letters
3	Cover on top of a can	LID 3 letters
4	Ship that went on a perilous voyage	ARGO 4 letters
5	John’s grandmother, for instance	CORA 4 letters
6	Fish eggs found in sushi rolls	ROE 3 letters
7	Relative who spoils you with treats and gifts	AUNTY 5 letters
8	Playground structure for little adventurers	JUNGLEGYM 9 letters
9	Misbehave in a boisterous manner	ACTUP 5 letters
10	Place to relax and pamper yourself	SPA 3 letters
11	Part of the face that may rest in one's hand while thinking	CHIN 4 letters
12	Iconic fashion designer whose initials spell out the brand	DIOR 4 letters
13	Barbie’s longtime companion and love interest	KEN 3 letters
14	Female deer left in a confusing maze of trees	DOE 3 letters
15	Carry this bag and avoid chaos at school	SATCHEL 7 letters
16	Old carriages from when horses ruled the road	BAROUCHES 9 letters
17	Land of tango, gauchos, and Messi's birth	ARGENTINA 9 letters
18	Beside the river, we walked by the water	ALONGSIDE 9 letters
19	Filthy swimming spot, needing a thorough cleaning	DIRTYPOOL 9 letters
20	Steal a vehicle by force, which might lack ethics	CARJACK 7 letters
21	A disturbing dream that visits you during daylight	DAYMARE 7 letters
22	Pool player's stick, pointing to victory	CUE 3 letters
23	Mountain peak where cows graze in Switzerland's beauty	ALP 3 letters
24	Weapon that may leave a mark	GUN 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated

Ancient city on the banks of the Tigris

BAGHDAD

B A G H D A D

BAGHDAD fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and D. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
5 distinct

Four-wheeled mode of transportation

CAR

C A R

CAR fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Cover on top of a can

LID

L I D

LID fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening L is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Ship that went on a perilous voyage

ARGO

A R G O

ARGO fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

John’s grandmother, for instance

CORA

C O R A

CORA fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Fish eggs found in sushi rolls

ROE

R O E

ROE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening R is unique in today's set.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Relative who spoils you with treats and gifts

AUNTY

A U N T Y

AUNTY fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Playground structure for little adventurers

JUNGLEGYM

J U N G L E G Y M

JUNGLEGYM fills 9 tiles - 2 vowels and 7 consonants, with a repeated G. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening J is unique in today's set.

9 letters
2 vowels
7 consonants
8 distinct

Misbehave in a boisterous manner

ACTUP

A C T U P

ACTUP fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Place to relax and pamper yourself

SPA

S P A

SPA fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Part of the face that may rest in one's hand while thinking

CHIN

C H I N

CHIN fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Iconic fashion designer whose initials spell out the brand

DIOR

D I O R

DIOR fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Barbie’s longtime companion and love interest

KEN

K E N

KEN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening K is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Female deer left in a confusing maze of trees

DOE

D O E

DOE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Carry this bag and avoid chaos at school

SATCHEL

S A T C H E L

SATCHEL fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
7 distinct

Old carriages from when horses ruled the road

BAROUCHES

B A R O U C H E S

BAROUCHES fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
9 distinct

Land of tango, gauchos, and Messi's birth

ARGENTINA

A R G E N T I N A

ARGENTINA fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and N. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
7 distinct

Beside the river, we walked by the water

ALONGSIDE

A L O N G S I D E

ALONGSIDE fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
9 distinct

Filthy swimming spot, needing a thorough cleaning

DIRTYPOOL

D I R T Y P O O L

DIRTYPOOL fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated O. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

9 letters
3 vowels
6 consonants
8 distinct

Steal a vehicle by force, which might lack ethics

CARJACK

C A R J A C K

CARJACK fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated C and A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
5 distinct

A disturbing dream that visits you during daylight

DAYMARE

D A Y M A R E

DAYMARE fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

Pool player's stick, pointing to victory

CUE

C U E

CUE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Mountain peak where cows graze in Switzerland's beauty

ALP

A L P

ALP fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Weapon that may leave a mark

GUN

G U N

GUN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening G is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

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How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Theme

5 steps from open to full clear.

1
Start with the shortest clues
Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. Scan the whole board and pick out every clue whose answer runs three or four letters - those are your quickest wins and they often unlock the harder boards.
2
Treat a trailing question mark as a wordplay signal
A clue that ends in "?" is hinting at a pun, double meaning, or lateral connection rather than a straight definition. Pause, read it again as wordplay, and the answer usually surfaces fast once you shift your mental frame.
3
Count the tile slots before you commit
Each answer slot shows you how many letters the answer has. Before typing, count the tiles and match them to your candidate word. A word that is one letter too long or too short is wrong no matter how good it looks. Let the letter count filter your options first.
4
Break compound answers into two halves
Many Daily Theme answers are compound words or two-part phrases. If the picture clue shows two distinct objects, name each one and fuse them. Splitting the answer at its natural seam often bypasses the need to know the exact word upfront.
5
Study the picture, not just the text
The picture clue and the text clue together define the answer, but they are not redundant - each half adds information the other omits. Read the text, then examine the image for any detail the text left unnamed. The answer is always the concept where both overlap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions about the January 14, 2024 Daily Theme.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Theme for January 14, 2024?

The January 14, 2024 Daily Theme has 24 clues across 126 total letter tiles.

What is the longest answer in the January 14, 2024 Daily Theme?

JUNGLEGYM and BAROUCHES and ARGENTINA and ALONGSIDE and DIRTYPOOL are all tied as the longest at 9 letters each.

What is the shortest answer in the January 14, 2024 Daily Theme?

CAR and LID and ROE and SPA and KEN and DOE and CUE and ALP and GUN all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.

Are the Daily Theme answers the same for everyone?

Yes. Every Word Craze player receives the same Daily Theme clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.

What time does the Word Craze Daily Theme reset?

The Daily Theme refreshes at midnight in your local time zone. A new set of clues becomes available the moment the calendar date changes on your device.

Can I play older Daily Theme puzzles?

The game only shows the current day's puzzle, but this site archives past dates. Return to the Word Craze section to find any previous set.

How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Theme?

Today's 24 clues contain 126 letter tiles in total, with individual answers ranging from 3 to 9 letters.

Do you lose your Daily Theme progress if you close the app?

Word Craze saves your progress automatically. Closing and reopening the app within the same calendar day restores exactly where you left off.

Who compiles these answers?

The answers on this page are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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How the Daily Theme works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Theme is a daily picture-and-trivia puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a distinct format from the Trivia Daily: each Daily Theme consists of picture clues anchored to a shared topic, where solving one answer often helps unlock the next through crossing tile slots. Every set of answers belongs to its specific calendar date and cannot be replayed on a different day inside the app.

Every answer is verified against the tile slots shown in the app. If the game updates a clue or answer mid-day, the correction appears here on the next review cycle.

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