None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: SMEAR
SMEAR difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
SMEAR was the solution on August 7, 2022. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
SMEAR
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E and A.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CCVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SMEAR.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with S.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with R.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as MEA.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
SMEAR
Closest Archive Neighbors
SHEAR
Wordle #1384 · April 3, 2025
ends with AR and starts with S.
SPEAR
Wordle #1353 · March 3, 2025
ends with AR and starts with S.
STEAM
Wordle #1192 · September 23, 2024
starts with S and matches the CCVVC pattern.
CLEAR
Wordle #816 · September 13, 2023
ends with AR and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could SMEAR feel tricky in Wordle?
SMEAR 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?
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