Is DRILL a Wordle Word?

Yes. DRILL is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on October 23, 2025 (#1587).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does DRILL mean?

/dɹɪl/

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.“Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.”
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.“Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.”
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.“Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.”

2 more noun definitions

Any of several molluscs, of the genus Urosalpinx, especially the oyster drill (Urosalpinx cinerea), that drill holes in the shells of other animals.
A style of trap music with gritty, violent lyrics, originating on the South Side of Chicago.

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).“Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.”
To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.“They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.”
To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.“The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.”

5 more verb definitions

To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.“The instructor drilled into us the importance of reading the instructions.”
To investigate or examine something in more detail or at a different level“Drill deeper and you may find the underlying assumptions faulty.”
To hit or kick with a lot of power.
To hit someone with a pitch, especially in an intentional context.
To have sexual intercourse with; to penetrate.

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: WeakIn the top 67% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: I
Unique letters: 4 of 5Repeats L
Common letters: R, I, L

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