None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: LAPSE
LAPSE difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
LAPSE was the solution on March 10, 2022. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
LAPSE
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A and E.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVCCV
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for LAPSE.
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 L.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with E.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as APS.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
LAPSE
Closest Archive Neighbors
FALSE
Wordle #1321 · January 30, 2025
ends with SE and matches the CVCCV pattern.
MASSE
Wordle #176 · December 12, 2021
ends with SE and matches the CVCCV pattern.
DENSE
Wordle #1753 · April 7, 2026
ends with SE and matches the CVCCV pattern.
LANCE
Wordle #1713 · February 26, 2026
starts with L and matches the CVCCV pattern.
FAQ
Why could LAPSE feel tricky in Wordle?
LAPSE 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.