Is PERCH a Wordle Word?

Yes. PERCH is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on November 23, 2021 (#157).

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

What does PERCH mean?

/pɜːtʃ/

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated

5 more noun definitions

A position that is overly elevated or haughty
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure
A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
A frame used to examine cloth
A bar used to support a candle (especially in a church)

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

Starter word rating: AverageIn the top 28% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: E
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: E, R

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