None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: CLOAK
CLOAK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
CLOAK was the solution on January 13, 2025. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
CLOAK
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: O and A.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for CLOAK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: O, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with C.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with K.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
CLOAK
Closest Archive Neighbors
CROAK
Wordle #33 · July 22, 2021
ends with AK and starts with C.
CREAK
Wordle #347 · June 1, 2022
ends with AK and starts with C.
BLEAK
Wordle #864 · October 31, 2023
ends with AK and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FREAK
Wordle #1682 · January 26, 2026
ends with AK and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could CLOAK feel tricky in Wordle?
CLOAK uses five unique letters and includes K, which can make the clue path feel narrower.
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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