Letter Shape
NERVE follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: NERVE
NERVE letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.
Word Shape Snapshot
NERVE was the answer for January 1, 2025. It follows the CVCCV letter shape and ends in VE, with a repeated E.
NERVE
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Letter Breakdown
Vowels
E with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: E.
Starts with NEnds with VERare letters: V
Pattern Pages That Match
These linked pattern pages overlap with the answer shape, ending family, or center-letter structure on this historical board.
Where This Word Sits in the Archive
Rare
Archive answers starting with N
Recent tracked answers almost never open with N.
Rare
Archive answers ending in VE
VE is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.
Selective
Archive answers with CVCCV
The CVCCV letter shape is selective across tracked answers.
Very common
Archive answers with 2 vowels
2-vowel answers are very common across the tracked archive.
FAQ
What letter pattern makes NERVE distinctive?
NERVE follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel shape, repeats E, and ends in VE.
Why include pattern-page links with a single answer?
Pattern pages give the next step when you recognize a shape or ending but still need a broader candidate list.
Does this record still confirm the exact archived answer?
Yes. Wordle #1292 on January 1, 2025 used NERVE, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.