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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: EXTOL
EXTOL difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
EXTOL was the solution on August 21, 2025. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of X.
EXTOL
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E and O.
X
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
VCCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for EXTOL.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E, O.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with E.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with L.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: X.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
EXTOL
Closest Archive Neighbors
ELBOW
Wordle #1376 · March 26, 2025
starts with E and matches the VCCVC pattern.
EXPEL
Wordle #955 · January 30, 2024
starts with E and matches the VCCVC pattern.
ETHOS
Wordle #769 · July 28, 2023
starts with E and matches the VCCVC pattern.
EXCEL
Wordle #551 · December 22, 2022
starts with E and matches the VCCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could EXTOL feel tricky in Wordle?
EXTOL uses five unique letters and includes X, 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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