Is FLAIL a Wordle Word?

Yes. FLAIL is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on February 8, 2023 (#599).

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

What does FLAIL mean?

/fleɪl/

noun

  1. A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
  2. A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.

verb

  1. To beat using a flail or similar implement.
  2. To wave or swing vigorously
  3. To thresh.
1 more verb definition
  1. To move like a flail.“He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow.”

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

FLAIL in Wordle

Starter word rating
WeakIn the top 73% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels
A, I
Unique letters
4 of 5Repeats L
Common letters
L, A, I

Letter ratings use how often each letter appears in Wordle answers.

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