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Repeated letters
Repeated letters can hide green confirmation because one slot may still stay gray.
Past Wordle Word: KOALA
KOALA difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
KOALA was the solution on January 14, 2023. The main difficulty comes from the repeated A and the presence of K.
KOALA
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Difficulty Signals
3 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: O and A.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVVCV
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for KOALA.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 3 vowels: O, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with K.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with A.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
KOALA
Closest Archive Neighbors
VOILA
Wordle #1023 · April 7, 2024
ends with LA and matches the CVVCV pattern.
VIOLA
Wordle #840 · October 7, 2023
ends with LA and matches the CVVCV pattern.
GUAVA
Wordle #1709 · February 22, 2026
matches the CVVCV pattern and uses the same vowel count.
QUAKE
Wordle #1496 · July 24, 2025
matches the CVVCV pattern and uses the same vowel count.
FAQ
Why could KOALA feel tricky in Wordle?
KOALA repeats A 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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