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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: STINK
STINK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
STINK was the solution on July 3, 2021. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
STINK
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for STINK.
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 S.
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
STINK
Closest Archive Neighbors
STANK
Wordle #1707 · February 20, 2026
ends with NK and starts with S.
SHANK
Wordle #1032 · April 16, 2024
ends with NK and starts with S.
SKUNK
Wordle #844 · October 11, 2023
ends with NK and starts with S.
THINK
Wordle #882 · November 18, 2023
ends with NK and matches the CCVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could STINK feel tricky in Wordle?
STINK 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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