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Repeated letters
Repeated letters can hide green confirmation because one slot may still stay gray.
Past Wordle Word: SMALL
SMALL difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
SMALL was the solution on December 20, 2023. The main difficulty comes from the repeated L .
SMALL
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Difficulty Signals
1 vowel
Vowel load
Visible vowels: A.
None
Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
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Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SMALL.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 1 vowel: A.
Hint 2 — Repeats
At least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with S.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with L.
Hint 5 — Shape
The middle three letters are arranged as MAL.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
SMALL
Closest Archive Neighbors
SMELL
Wordle #1727 · March 12, 2026
ends with LL and starts with S.
STALL
Wordle #1062 · May 16, 2024
ends with LL and starts with S.
SHALL
Wordle #283 · March 29, 2022
ends with LL and starts with S.
SKULL
Wordle #1702 · February 15, 2026
ends with LL and starts with S.
FAQ
Why could SMALL feel tricky in Wordle?
SMALL repeats L, 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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