ABYSM
starts with A and follows the VCCCC letter pattern.
Past Wordle Word: ABYSS
ABYSS look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On October 23, 2021, the answer was ABYSS. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
ABYSS
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Common Wrong Guesses
ABYES
starts with A.
AMISS
keeps the SS ending and starts with A.
ACYLS
starts with A and follows the VCCCC letter pattern.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps SS at the end and the VCCCC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates ABYSS 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 ABYSS?
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 ABYSS was used on October 23, 2021; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.