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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: SMIRK
SMIRK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
SMIRK was the solution on October 21, 2023. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
SMIRK
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
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Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SMIRK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with S.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with K.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: K.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
SMIRK
Closest Archive Neighbors
SHIRK
Wordle #593 · February 2, 2023
ends with RK and starts with S.
STORK
Wordle #1508 · August 5, 2025
ends with RK and starts with S.
SPARK
Wordle #1369 · March 19, 2025
ends with RK and starts with S.
STARK
Wordle #1080 · June 3, 2024
ends with RK and starts with S.
FAQ
Why could SMIRK feel tricky in Wordle?
SMIRK uses five unique letters 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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