B and O
Repeated letters
Repeated letters can hide green confirmation because one slot may still stay gray.
Past Wordle Word: BOOBY
BOOBY difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BOOBY was the solution on August 12, 2021. The main difficulty comes from the repeated B and O .
BOOBY
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: O.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CVVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BOOBY.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: O.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with B.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with Y.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as OOB.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
BOOBY
Closest Archive Neighbors
BOOTY
Wordle #1381 · March 31, 2025
starts with B and matches the CVVCC pattern.
BOOZY
Wordle #130 · October 27, 2021
starts with B and matches the CVVCC pattern.
BOOST
Wordle #197 · January 2, 2022
starts with B and matches the CVVCC pattern.
BOARD
Wordle #1451 · June 9, 2025
starts with B and matches the CVVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could BOOBY feel tricky in Wordle?
BOOBY repeats B and O, 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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