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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: SHUCK
SHUCK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
SHUCK was the solution on May 23, 2025. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
SHUCK
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: U.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SHUCK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: U.
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
SHUCK
Closest Archive Neighbors
SLICK
Wordle #1736 · March 21, 2026
ends with CK and starts with S.
STACK
Wordle #1575 · October 11, 2025
ends with CK and starts with S.
SMOCK
Wordle #1135 · July 28, 2024
ends with CK and starts with S.
SPECK
Wordle #1128 · July 21, 2024
ends with CK and starts with S.
FAQ
Why could SHUCK feel tricky in Wordle?
SHUCK 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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