Letter Shape
DOWEL follows the CVCVC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: DOWEL
DOWEL letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.
Word Shape Snapshot
DOWEL was the answer for May 11, 2025. It follows the CVCVC letter shape and ends in EL, with five unique letters.
DOWEL
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Letter Breakdown
Vowels
O and E with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with DEnds with ELRare letters: None
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
Selective
Archive answers starting with D
Recent tracked answers only occasionally open with D.
Rare
Archive answers ending in EL
EL 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.
FAQ
What letter pattern makes DOWEL distinctive?
DOWEL follows the CVCVC consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, and ends in EL.
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 #1422 on May 11, 2025 used DOWEL, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.