None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: TOXIC
TOXIC difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
TOXIC was the solution on March 5, 2023. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of X.
TOXIC
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: O and I.
X
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for TOXIC.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: O, I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with T.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with C.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: X.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
TOXIC
Closest Archive Neighbors
TOPIC
Wordle #909 · December 15, 2023
ends with IC and starts with T.
TONIC
Wordle #760 · July 19, 2023
ends with IC and starts with T.
TUNIC
Wordle #1228 · October 29, 2024
ends with IC and starts with T.
COLIC
Wordle #1623 · November 28, 2025
ends with IC and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could TOXIC feel tricky in Wordle?
TOXIC uses five unique letters and includes X, 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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