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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: BLEAK
BLEAK difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
BLEAK was the solution on October 31, 2023. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of K.
BLEAK
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E and A.
K
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CCVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for BLEAK.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E, A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with B.
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
BLEAK
Closest Archive Neighbors
BREAK
Wordle #172 · December 8, 2021
ends with AK and starts with B.
BLEAT
Wordle #1694 · February 7, 2026
starts with B and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FREAK
Wordle #1682 · January 26, 2026
ends with AK and matches the CCVVC pattern.
CLOAK
Wordle #1304 · January 13, 2025
ends with AK and matches the CCVVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could BLEAK feel tricky in Wordle?
BLEAK 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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