None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: RIVAL
RIVAL difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
RIVAL was the solution on December 15, 2022. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of V.
RIVAL
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I and A.
V
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for RIVAL.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: I, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with R.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with L.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: V.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
RIVAL
Closest Archive Neighbors
REGAL
Wordle #627 · March 8, 2023
ends with AL and starts with R.
ROYAL
Wordle #297 · April 12, 2022
ends with AL and starts with R.
VIRAL
Wordle #174 · December 10, 2021
ends with AL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
VITAL
Wordle #178 · December 14, 2021
ends with AL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could RIVAL feel tricky in Wordle?
RIVAL uses five unique letters and includes V, 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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