B
Repeated letters
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Past Wordle Word: BRIBE
BRIBE difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BRIBE was the solution on August 22, 2021. The main difficulty comes from the repeated B .
BRIBE
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I and E.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CCVCV
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BRIBE.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: I, E.
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 E.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as RIB.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
BRIBE
Closest Archive Neighbors
BRIDE
Wordle #803 · August 31, 2023
starts with B and matches the CCVCV pattern.
PROBE
Wordle #545 · December 16, 2022
ends with BE and matches the CCVCV pattern.
BRINE
Wordle #259 · March 5, 2022
starts with B and matches the CCVCV pattern.
BRUTE
Wordle #1160 · August 22, 2024
starts with B and matches the CCVCV pattern.
FAQ
Why could BRIBE feel tricky in Wordle?
BRIBE repeats B, 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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