Is LIBEL a Wordle Word?

Yes. LIBEL is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on October 29, 2022 (#497).

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

What does LIBEL mean?

/ˈlaɪbəl/

A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.

2 more noun definitions

A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.

To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.“He libelled her when he published that.”
To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

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

Starter word rating: WeakIn the top 60% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: I, E
Unique letters: 4 of 5Repeats L
Common letters: L, I, E

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