Past Wordle Word: GHOST

GHOST look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #1456 · June 14, 2025 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

On June 14, 2025, the answer was GHOST. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

GHOST

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Common Wrong Guesses

GLOST

shares the OST ending and starts with G.

GHAST

keeps the ST ending and starts with G.

GHEST

keeps the ST ending and starts with G.

CROST

shares the OST ending and follows the CCVCC letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps ST at the end and the CCVCC shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates GHOST 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 GHOST?

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 GHOST was used on June 14, 2025; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.