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Repeated letters
Repeated letters can hide green confirmation because one slot may still stay gray.
Past Wordle Word: LEGAL
LEGAL difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
LEGAL was the solution on July 17, 2026. The main difficulty comes from the repeated L .
LEGAL
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E and A.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for LEGAL.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with L.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with L.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as EGA.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
LEGAL
Closest Archive Neighbors
LOCAL
Wordle #998 · March 13, 2024
ends with AL and starts with L.
LOYAL
Wordle #829 · September 26, 2023
ends with AL and starts with L.
REGAL
Wordle #627 · March 8, 2023
ends with AL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
PETAL
Wordle #1534 · August 31, 2025
ends with AL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could LEGAL feel tricky in Wordle?
LEGAL repeats L, 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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