None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: ASPIC
ASPIC difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
ASPIC was the solution on August 16, 2026. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
ASPIC
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A and I.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
VCCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for ASPIC.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: A, I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with A.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with C.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as SPI.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
ASPIC
Closest Archive Neighbors
ATTIC
Wordle #1710 · February 23, 2026
ends with IC and starts with A.
ANTIC
Wordle #563 · January 3, 2023
ends with IC and starts with A.
ASCOT
Wordle #971 · February 15, 2024
starts with A and matches the VCCVC pattern.
ACRID
Wordle #693 · May 13, 2023
starts with A and matches the VCCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could ASPIC feel tricky in Wordle?
ASPIC uses five unique, common letters, so its difficulty comes more from how the clue positions settle than from repeats or rare letters.
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?
No. For the current puzzle, switch to the live daily hint page.