Word of the Day · Tuesday, May 26, 2026
/ˈvaɪt̬əl/adjective
Relating to, or characteristic of life.
“vital energies; vital functions; vital actions”
VITAL is a 5-letter word with 2 vowels (I, A) and 3 consonants (V, T, L). Every letter is distinct, so it rarely punishes a clean opening guess.
It leans on high-frequency letters (I, T, A), so a strong vowel-and-common-consonant opener tends to light up quickly. Watch for the less-common letter V — saving a guess to test it once the vowels are placed is usually the fastest route.