F
Repeated letters
Repeated letters can hide green confirmation because one slot may still stay gray.
Past Wordle Word: STAFF
STAFF difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
STAFF was the solution on July 23, 2021. The main difficulty comes from the repeated F .
STAFF
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CCVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for STAFF.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with S.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with F.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as TAF.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
STAFF
Closest Archive Neighbors
STIFF
Wordle #965 · February 9, 2024
ends with FF and starts with S.
SKIFF
Wordle #1150 · August 12, 2024
ends with FF and starts with S.
SCOFF
Wordle #1113 · July 6, 2024
ends with FF and starts with S.
SHAFT
Wordle #1127 · July 20, 2024
starts with S and matches the CCVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could STAFF feel tricky in Wordle?
STAFF repeats F, 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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