Binance has released the Word of the Day (WOTD) answers for January 17, 2026, with this week's theme being "Protect Your Crypto" (running from January 12 to January 18). Players must guess words of lengths ranging from 3 to 8 letters to earn points that can be redeemed for token vouchers and a share of the 500,000 BNB prize pool.
Complete Answer List for Jan 17, 2026
The candidate words for each length (players must try one by one) are as follows:
3-letter words: ETH, BTC, TOP
4-letter words: REAL, RISK, SAFE
5-letter words: FUNDS, TRUST
6-letter words: REVIEW, VERIFY
7-letter words: CONFIRM, CAUTION, PRIVACY, PROTECT
8-letter words: OFFICIAL, IDENTITY, TRANSACT
Note: Different BNB IDs may yield different correct answers; keep trying if the word doesn't match.
Game Mechanics and Rewards
Players need to download the Binance mobile app, navigate to the "Gifts and Campaigns" section, and tap on WOTD to access the puzzle. Each day features a crypto-related word, and players have six attempts to guess it. Color-coded feedback uses green (correct letter in correct position), yellow (correct letter in wrong position), and black (letter not in the word). Points from correct guesses can be exchanged for voucher rewards, and top scorers at the end of the event share the massive 500,000 BNB pool.
How to Get Extra Attempts
Players can earn additional guesses by sharing Binance-related news on social media—each click on such posts grants one extra turn.
Recent Themes and Words
Binance WOTD changes themes weekly. For the week of January 12–18, the theme is "Protect Your Crypto." Previously featured words include 3-letter: PAY, VIP, BTC, KEY; 4-letter: EARN, BOTS, FIAT, TIER; 5-letter: SUITE, TRUST, GROUP, RANGE; 6-letter: HOLDER, WALLET, SQUARE, INVEST; 7-letter: SUPPORT, PRODUCT, FEATURE, ACADEMY; 8-letter: SECURITY, PLATFORM, EXPOSURE, ADVISORY. The activity blends education with rewards, helping users learn crypto lexicon while earning real benefits.