Past Wordle Word: BLARE

BLARE look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #1116 · July 9, 2024 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

On July 9, 2024, the answer was BLARE. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

BLARE

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Common Wrong Guesses

FLARE

shares the ARE ending and follows the CCVCV letter pattern.

GLARE

shares the ARE ending and follows the CCVCV letter pattern.

BLORE

keeps the RE ending and starts with B.

BEARE

shares the ARE ending and starts with B.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps RE at the end and the CCVCV shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates BLARE from nearby guesses that share only part of the clue picture.

Pattern Alternatives

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FAQ

What kinds of guesses can be confused with BLARE?

Look-alike words usually share endings, repeated letters, or the same general clue shape.

Are the look-alike words official past answers?

Not necessarily. They are included because they are plausible misreads or comparison candidates, not because they all appeared as answers.

Does the record still answer the date query directly?

Yes. It still states that BLARE was used on July 9, 2024; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.