LINKY
shares the NKY ending and starts with L.
Past Wordle Word: LANKY
LANKY look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On August 18, 2024, the answer was LANKY. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
LANKY
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Common Wrong Guesses
BANKY
shares the NKY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
HANKY
shares the NKY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
JANKY
shares the NKY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps KY at the end and the CVCCC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates LANKY 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 LANKY?
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 LANKY was used on August 18, 2024; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.