None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: SQUAD
SQUAD difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
SQUAD was the solution on February 17, 2026. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of Q.
SQUAD
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: U and A.
Q
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SQUAD.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: U, A.
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 D.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: Q.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
SQUAD
Closest Archive Neighbors
SQUAD
Wordle #296 · April 11, 2022
ends with AD and starts with S.
STEAD
Wordle #385 · July 9, 2022
ends with AD and starts with S.
SQUID
Wordle #1311 · January 20, 2025
starts with S and matches the CCVVC pattern.
SQUAT
Wordle #622 · March 3, 2023
starts with S and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could SQUAD feel tricky in Wordle?
SQUAD uses five unique letters and includes Q, 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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