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Repeated letters
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Past Wordle Word: DEFER
DEFER difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
DEFER was the solution on September 20, 2025. The main difficulty comes from the repeated E .
DEFER
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for DEFER.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with D.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with R.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as EFE.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
DEFER
Closest Archive Neighbors
DETER
Wordle #1089 · June 12, 2024
ends with ER and starts with D.
DINER
Wordle #740 · June 29, 2023
ends with ER and starts with D.
FEVER
Wordle #1319 · January 28, 2025
ends with ER and matches the CVCVC pattern.
REFER
Wordle #1126 · July 19, 2024
ends with ER and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could DEFER feel tricky in Wordle?
DEFER repeats E, 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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