MADLY
shares the DLY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
Past Wordle Word: BADLY
BADLY look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On November 12, 2021, the answer was BADLY. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
BADLY
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Common Wrong Guesses
SADLY
shares the DLY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
BALLY
keeps the LY ending and starts with B.
GODLY
shares the DLY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps LY at the end and the CVCCC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates BADLY 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 BADLY?
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 BADLY was used on November 12, 2021; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.