I play Wordle and its variants like Dordle, Quordle, and Octordle every day because they are my go-to ways to keep my mind fresh and agile.
Like any word game or puzzle, I’ve noticed that some days the solution is so simple you might wonder if you’re even solving a puzzle.
On other days, it can be so challenging that you feel desperate with your guesses and even question whether your next guess is a valid word.
Interestingly, what you might think is not a valid Wordle word probably is!
Over the years, Wordle has featured some of the most unexpected answers, surprising players with its choices.
That’s the main reason I created this post: I want you to realize the vast array of words that Wordle accepts so you don’t limit your options next time you’re playing and doubting your next guess.
Let’s begin with past weird wordle answers
Top 100 Past Weird Wordle Answers
Here are the top 100 weird Wordle answers that have baffled and frustrated players throughout the years of the game’s existence:
- ABBEY: A monastery or convent.
- ABYSS: A deep or bottomless chasm.
- AGATE: A type of quartz with banded patterns.
- ANGST: A feeling of deep anxiety or dread.
- AGLOW: Glowing; shining brightly.
- ATOLL: A ring-shaped coral island.
- ASKEW: Crooked or tilted.
- BALSA: A lightweight wood used for model building.
- BAYOU: A slow-moving river or swamp.
- BEAUT: Informal term for something beautiful.
- BOOBY: A foolish person; also a type of bird.
- BRIAR: A thorny plant or shrub.
- CIRCA: Approximately; around (used with dates).
- CACAO: The plant from which chocolate is made.
- COYLY: In a shy or modest manner, often to be alluring.
- DITTO: The same as previously mentioned.
- ENNUI: A feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction.
- EPOXY: A type of strong adhesive.
- FOYER: An entrance hall or space in a building.
- FIEND: A wicked or cruel person; often a demon.
- FJORD: A narrow inlet with steep cliffs, formed by glacial activity.
- FROCK: A woman’s dress or garment.
- GAUDY: Bright, showy, and often tasteless.
- GAWKY: Awkward or clumsy in movement or behavior.
- GHOUL: A mythical creature that feeds on human flesh; a grave robber.
- GLYPH: A carved or inscribed symbol.
- GNASH: To grind or strike together, often in anger.
- GOLEM: A mythical creature made from clay or mud, brought to life.
- GUANO: Fertilizer made from bat or bird droppings.
- HELIX: A spiral shape or structure.
- HUMPH: An expression of doubt or disdain.
- INANE: Silly; lacking sense or meaning.
- ISLET: A small island.
- KAZOO: A simple musical instrument that produces a buzzing sound.
- KNOLL: A small, rounded hill.
- MACAW: A large, colorful parrot.
- MAXIM: A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth.
- NEIGH: The sound made by a horse.
- PENNE: A type of pasta shaped like tubes.
- PIOUS: Devoutly religious or virtuous.
- PITHY: Concise and meaningful in expression.
- POLKA: A lively dance or musical genre.
- PRIMO: First-rate; of the best quality.
- QUART: A unit of liquid capacity, equal to a quarter of a gallon.
- REBUS: A puzzle that uses pictures to represent words or parts of words.
- RUDDY: Having a healthy reddish color.
- SHYLY: In a reserved or timid manner.
- SISSY: A term for someone perceived as weak or effeminate.
- SMITE: To strike with a firm blow.
- SKIFF: A small boat.
- SNAFU: A situation marked by confusion or chaos.
- SPIEL: A long or fast speech, often persuasive.
- SURLY: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.
- SWOON: To faint or be overcome with emotion.
- TIARA: A jeweled crown worn by women.
- TOPAZ: A yellowish-brown or blue gemstone.
- TRYST: A secret meeting or rendezvous.
- VERVE: Enthusiasm or vigor, especially in artistic expression.
- WALTZ: A slow, graceful dance in triple time.
- WOOER: A person who tries to win someone’s affection, often romantically.
- ZESTY: Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor.
Top 100 Valid Weird Wordle Words
In Wordle, certain words are considered invalid for gameplay. This typically includes words not found in the official word list and obscure or uncommon terms.
Since its acquisition by the New York Times, Wordle relies on a specific list of acceptable words, which may exclude some common terms players expect to use.
Additionally, the game tends to avoid overly obscure or slang words as solutions.
However, there are still many unusual words that Wordle accepts as valid answers. Here are a few examples:
- AARGH
- ACHOO
- AEGIS
- AHOLE
- ASPEN
- BARMY
- BARRE
- BARRY
- BELCH
- BIMBO
- BOOBY
- BURKE
- BUTCH
- BUXOM
- CAIRN
- CAROL
- CAROM
- CHICO
- CHILE
- CHINA
- CHOAD
- CHODE
- CRAIC
- CRWTH
- CUNTS
- CUNTY
- CWTCH
- DAVIS
- DENIS
- DWEEB
- EROME
- FARTS
- FATSO
- FELCH
- FLOMA
- FLOME
- FUGLY
- GHOUL
- GRRRL
- HARCK
- HENRY
- HUMPH
- INCEL
- JAMES
- JAPAN
- JESSE
- JESUS
- KELSO
- KIRBY
- KLUTZ
- LAURA
- LOUIS
- LOUSE
- MANNY
- MOANA
- MOIRA
- MORON
- NATAL
- NIGER
- NINNY
- NUDZH
- OUTIE
- PARIS
- PEDRO
- PENIS
- PHPHT
- PRIKE
- PROKE
- PWNED
- PZAZZ
- QAJAQ
- QANAT
- QUBIT
- ROGER
- SHART
- SHITE
- SKANK
- SLART
- SPIAN
- SRSLY
- TEXAS
- TONGA
- VOZHD
- VROOM
- WAHOO
- WEIRD
- WHIRR
- WHIZZ
- XVIII
- XYLYL
- YCLAD
- YIKES
- YRNEH
- ZONAE
As you can see, there are many valid Wordle words you may have been hesitant to use in your guesses.
So, whenever you find yourself stuck, I encourage you to give them a try—you never know what the algorithm will accept as a valid answer.
Just remember to consider how best to use the words that come to mind.
Entering random words is a surefire way to exhaust your six attempts without getting closer to the day’s Wordle answer.
For inspiration, here are some helpful resources to help you avoid the temptation of random guessing: