None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: BRISK
BRISK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BRISK was the solution on September 26, 2022. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
BRISK
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BRISK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with B.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with K.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
BRISK
Closest Archive Neighbors
WHISK
Wordle #815 · September 12, 2023
ends with SK and matches the CCVCC pattern.
BRINK
Wordle #369 · June 23, 2022
starts with B and matches the CCVCC pattern.
BLINK
Wordle #1472 · June 30, 2025
starts with B and matches the CCVCC pattern.
BLISS
Wordle #1410 · April 29, 2025
starts with B and matches the CCVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could BRISK feel tricky in Wordle?
BRISK uses five unique letters and includes K, 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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