None
Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: QUICK
QUICK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
QUICK was the solution on August 12, 2023. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of Q and K.
QUICK
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: U and I.
Q and K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVVCC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for QUICK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: U, I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with Q.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with K.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: Q, K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
QUICK
Closest Archive Neighbors
QUIRK
Wordle #487 · October 19, 2022
starts with Q and matches the CVVCC pattern.
QUARK
Wordle #1667 · January 11, 2026
starts with Q and matches the CVVCC pattern.
QUILT
Wordle #1646 · December 21, 2025
starts with Q and matches the CVVCC pattern.
QUILL
Wordle #1556 · September 22, 2025
starts with Q and matches the CVVCC pattern.
FAQ
Why could QUICK feel tricky in Wordle?
QUICK uses five unique letters and includes Q and 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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