None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: PIOUS
PIOUS difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
PIOUS was the solution on May 8, 2024. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
PIOUS
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Difficulty Signals
3 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I, O, and U.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for PIOUS.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 3 vowels: I, O, U.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with P.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with S.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as IOU.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
PIOUS
Closest Archive Neighbors
POISE
Wordle #553 · December 24, 2022
starts with P and uses the same vowel count.
QUAIL
Wordle #1457 · June 15, 2025
matches the CVVVC pattern and uses the same vowel count.
PATIO
Wordle #1270 · December 10, 2024
starts with P and uses the same vowel count.
PIANO
Wordle #885 · November 21, 2023
starts with P and uses the same vowel count.
FAQ
Why could PIOUS feel tricky in Wordle?
PIOUS uses five unique, common letters, so its difficulty comes more from how the clue positions settle than from repeats or rare letters.
Do the hints still reveal the answer in stages?
Yes. The hint path is still progressive so you can stop before the final reveal if you only want partial guidance.
Should I use this record for live solving?
No. For the current puzzle, switch to the live daily hint page.