"Four Letter Word" is the fourth single from English pop singer Kim Wilde's sixth studio album, Close (1988). The song was issued as a single in November 1988 by MCA Records, marking Wilde's last release of a track written by her father and brother, who had written the majority of her early hits together. "Four Letter Word" became Wilde's third consecutive UK top-10 single from Close, reaching number six. It also peaked within the top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. An extended version as well as a "late night" remix of "Four Letter Word" were released on the 12-inch and CD singles.
Track listings 7-inch and Japanese mini-CD single "Four Letter Word" "She Hasn't Got Time for You '88"
12-inch single A1. "Four Letter Word" (extended version) – 5:52 B1. "Four Letter Word" (late night mix) – 3:52 B2. "She Hasn't Got Time for You '88" – 4:36
CD and European mini-CD single "Four Letter Word" – 4:01 "She Hasn't Got Time for You '88" – 4:36 "Four Letter Word" (extended version) – 5:46
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1988–1989)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 165Denmark (IFPI)Danish Singles Chart. 17 February 1989. 9Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 21Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)Radio Luxembourg Singles. 9 January 1989. 4
Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 74Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 92Netherlands (Single Top 100) 82
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom21 November 1988MCAJapan25 February 1989Mini-CD
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