None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: WOKEN
WOKEN difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
WOKEN was the solution on December 5, 2022. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
WOKEN
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: O and E.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for WOKEN.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: O, E.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with W.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with N.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
WOKEN
Closest Archive Neighbors
WOVEN
Wordle #430 · August 23, 2022
ends with EN and starts with W.
WAXEN
Wordle #1675 · January 19, 2026
ends with EN and starts with W.
WIDEN
Wordle #1174 · September 5, 2024
ends with EN and starts with W.
COVEN
Wordle #1555 · September 21, 2025
ends with EN and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could WOKEN feel tricky in Wordle?
WOKEN 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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