None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: BRINY
BRINY difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BRINY was the solution on May 18, 2024. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
BRINY
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CCVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BRINY.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with B.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with Y.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as RIN.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
BRINY
Closest Archive Neighbors
SPINY
Wordle #1688 · February 1, 2026
ends with NY and matches the CCVCC pattern.
WHINY
Wordle #1028 · April 12, 2024
ends with NY and matches the CCVCC pattern.
BRINK
Wordle #369 · June 23, 2022
starts with B and matches the CCVCC pattern.
BRING
Wordle #164 · November 30, 2021
starts with B and matches the CCVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could BRINY feel tricky in Wordle?
BRINY 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?
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