Is VITAL a Wordle Word?

Yes. VITAL is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on December 14, 2021 (#178).

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

What does VITAL mean?

/ˈvaɪt̬əl/

Relating to, or characteristic of life.“vital energies; vital functions; vital actions”
Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.“The brain is a vital organ.”
Invigorating or life-giving.

5 more adjective definitions

Necessary to continued existence.“The transition to farming was vital for the creation of civilisation.”
Relating to the recording of life events.“Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.”
Very important.“It is vital that you don't forget to do your homework.”
Containing life; living.
Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.

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

Starter word rating: AverageIn the top 31% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: I, A
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: I, T, A, L

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