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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: DEVIL
DEVIL difficulty signals, hint trail, and solving friction points.
Why This Answer Can Be Tricky
DEVIL was the solution on February 28, 2024. The main difficulty comes from how its letter positions settle and the presence of V.
DEVIL
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Difficulty Signals
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: E and I.
V
Rare letters
These letters often make the board feel narrower and less familiar.
CVCVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for DEVIL.
Hint Path
Hint 1 — Vowels
The answer contains 2 vowels: E, I.
Hint 2 — Repeats
Every letter in the answer is unique.
Hint 3 — First Letter
The word starts with D.
Hint 4 — Last Letter
The word ends with L.
Hint 5 — Shape
One of the letters is a less common Wordle letter: V.
Hint 6 — Final Answer
DEVIL
Closest Archive Neighbors
PERIL
Wordle #1602 · November 7, 2025
ends with IL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
CIVIL
Wordle #1563 · September 29, 2025
ends with IL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
BASIL
Wordle #1737 · March 22, 2026
ends with IL and matches the CVCVC pattern.
DOWEL
Wordle #1422 · May 11, 2025
starts with D and matches the CVCVC pattern.
FAQ
Why could DEVIL feel tricky in Wordle?
DEVIL uses five unique letters and includes V, 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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