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Puzzle #685

Word Salad #685 Answers

Today's theme

Words Before 'Lady'

Here is the complete solution for Word Salad #685, published on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The 4×4 letter grid below matches the in-app board, and every accepted word for the Words Before 'Lady' theme is listed beneath it.

The letter grid

E
P
F
Y
L
A
I
M
G
N
D
R
K
E
T
S

All 6 answers

  • FIRST
  • LAND
  • LEADING
  • MY FAIR
  • PAINTED
  • PINK

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Word Salad gives you a 4×4 grid of letters and a themed hint each day. Swipe across connected, adjacent tiles to spell each word that fits the theme — words can bend in any direction. Find every themed word to clear the board. Use the list above whenever a word has you stumped.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the answers to Word Salad #685?
Word Salad #685 (January 14, 2026, theme “Words Before 'Lady'”) has 6 answers: FIRST, LAND, LEADING, MY FAIR, PAINTED, PINK.
What is the theme of Word Salad #685?
The theme for this puzzle is Words Before 'Lady'. Every answer relates to it.
How do you play Word Salad?
You get a grid of letters and a theme. Swipe across connected tiles to spell each themed word until you have found them all. Every accepted word for this puzzle is listed above.