None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: PILOT
PILOT for October 17, 2021, plus a quick letter snapshot and nearby archive links.
Quick Answer
The answer to Wordle #120 on October 17, 2021 was PILOT. PILOT follows the CVCVC pattern and ends in OT.
PILOT
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If your search was "Wordle 10/17/21" or "what was the Wordle answer for October 17, 2021", the answer was PILOT.
PILOT uses five unique letters, so the board is defined more by letter positions than by repeat handling.
Letter Snapshot
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I and O.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for PILOT.
FAQ
Was PILOT the answer for Wordle 10/17/21?
Yes. Wordle #120 on October 17, 2021 used PILOT as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #120, the date October 17, 2021, and the answer PILOT all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.