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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: DIVOT
DIVOT difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
DIVOT was the solution on May 28, 2026. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of V.
DIVOT
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I and O.
V
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for DIVOT.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: I, O.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with D.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with T.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: V.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
DIVOT
Closest Archive Neighbors
DEPOT
Wordle #279 · March 25, 2022
ends with OT and starts with D.
PILOT
Wordle #120 · October 17, 2021
ends with OT and matches the CVCVC pattern.
DETOX
Wordle #1585 · October 21, 2025
starts with D and matches the CVCVC pattern.
DEBIT
Wordle #1178 · September 9, 2024
starts with D and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could DIVOT feel tricky in Wordle?
DIVOT uses five unique letters and includes V, 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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