Selective
Archive answers starting with D
Recent tracked answers only occasionally open with D.
Past Wordle Word: DELAY
DELAY archive rarity, ending family, and letter-shape context.
Archive Context
The answer here was DELAY. In the archive, it can be compared by starting letter, ending family, vowel count, and overall letter shape.
DELAY
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How Unusual This Answer Is
Rare
Archive answers ending in AY
AY is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.
Occasional
Archive answers with CVCVC
The CVCVC letter shape is occasional across tracked answers.
Very common
Archive answers with 2 vowels
2-vowel answers are very common across the tracked archive.
Compared With Other Archive Answers
DECAY
Wordle #1007 · March 22, 2024
ends with AY and starts with D.
RELAY
Wordle #1568 · October 4, 2025
ends with AY and matches the CVCVC pattern.
DECAL
Wordle #1051 · May 5, 2024
starts with D and matches the CVCVC pattern.
TODAY
Wordle #266 · March 12, 2022
ends with AY and matches the CVCVC pattern.
Answer Traits
Letter Shape
DELAY follows the CVCVC consonant-vowel pattern.
Vowels
E and A with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with DEnds with AYRare letters: None
FAQ
How unusual is DELAY in the Wordle archive?
DELAY can be compared with other tracked answers by starting letter, AY ending family, vowel count, and CVCVC letter shape.
Why compare nearby historical answers?
Neighbor comparisons show whether the answer looks typical or unusual next to the surrounding puzzles.
Can I still navigate to earlier or later puzzles?
Yes. The standard newer and older puzzle links stay in place so you can move through the archive chain.