C and A
Repeated letters
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Past Wordle Word: CACAO
CACAO difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
CACAO was the solution on June 18, 2022. The main difficulty comes from the repeated C and A .
CACAO
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Difficulty Signals
3 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A and O.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVCVV
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for CACAO.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 3 vowels: A, O.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with C.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with O.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as ACA.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
CACAO
Closest Archive Neighbors
COCOA
Wordle #689 · May 9, 2023
starts with C and matches the CVCVV pattern.
CAMEO
Wordle #1118 · July 11, 2024
starts with C and matches the CVCVV pattern.
CANOE
Wordle #695 · May 15, 2023
starts with C and matches the CVCVV pattern.
CURIO
Wordle #1461 · June 19, 2025
starts with C and matches the CVCVV pattern.
FAQ
Why could CACAO feel tricky in Wordle?
CACAO repeats C and A, 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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