None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: LAYER
LAYER difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
LAYER was the solution on January 4, 2023. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle .
LAYER
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A and E.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
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Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for LAYER.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: A, E.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with L.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with R.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as AYE.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
LAYER
Closest Archive Neighbors
LATER
Wordle #1553 · September 19, 2025
ends with ER and starts with L.
LAGER
Wordle #1205 · October 6, 2024
ends with ER and starts with L.
LASER
Wordle #1038 · April 22, 2024
ends with ER and starts with L.
LEVER
Wordle #1574 · October 10, 2025
ends with ER and starts with L.
FAQ
Why could LAYER feel tricky in Wordle?
LAYER 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?
No. For the current puzzle, switch to the live daily hint page.