Letter Shape
GOUGE follows the CVVCV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: GOUGE
GOUGE vowel pattern, ending family, and linked pattern paths.
Answer Structure
The answer here was GOUGE. Its ending family, vowel load, and overall shape are what make it recognizable in the archive.
GOUGE
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Shape of the Answer
GOUGE follows the CVVCV consonant-vowel pattern and ends in GE.
It also repeats G, which tends to change how quickly the board collapses.
Why This Pattern Stands Out
Vowels
O, U, and E with a occasional vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: G.
Starts with GEnds with GERare letters: None
Related Pattern Pages
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FAQ
What letter pattern makes GOUGE distinctive?
GOUGE follows the CVVCV consonant-vowel shape, repeats G, and ends in GE.
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 #133 on October 30, 2021 used GOUGE, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.