QUELL
keeps the LL ending and starts with Q.
Past Wordle Word: QUILL
QUILL look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On September 22, 2025, the answer was QUILL. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
QUILL
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Common Wrong Guesses
QUOLL
keeps the LL ending and starts with Q.
MAILL
shares the ILL ending and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.
QUILT
starts with Q and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps LL at the end and the CVVCC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates QUILL 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 QUILL?
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 QUILL was used on September 22, 2025; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.