None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: BRAKE
BRAKE difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BRAKE was the solution on December 20, 2021. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
BRAKE
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A and E.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVCV
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BRAKE.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: A, E.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with B.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with E.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
BRAKE
Closest Archive Neighbors
BROKE
Wordle #672 · April 22, 2023
ends with KE and starts with B.
BLOKE
Wordle #250 · February 24, 2022
ends with KE and starts with B.
STAKE
Wordle #1164 · August 26, 2024
ends with KE and matches the CCVCV pattern.
BRACE
Wordle #1154 · August 16, 2024
starts with B and matches the CCVCV pattern.
FAQ
Why could BRAKE feel tricky in Wordle?
BRAKE 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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