Past Wordle Word: FREAK

FREAK letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.

Word Shape Snapshot

Wordle #1682 · January 26, 2026 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

FREAK was the answer for January 26, 2026. It follows the CCVVC letter shape and ends in AK, with five unique letters.

FREAK

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Letter Breakdown

Letter Shape

FREAK follows the CCVVC consonant-vowel pattern.

Vowels

E and A with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.

Repeats

Every letter is unique in this answer.

Starts with FEnds with AKRare letters: K

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 F

Recent tracked answers only occasionally open with F.

Rare

Archive answers ending in AK

AK is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.

Occasional

Archive answers with CCVVC

The CCVVC 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 FREAK distinctive?

FREAK follows the CCVVC consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, and ends in AK.

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 #1682 on January 26, 2026 used FREAK, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.