Letter Shape
ROOST follows the CVVCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: ROOST
ROOST vowel pattern, ending family, and linked pattern paths.
Answer Structure
The answer here was ROOST. Its ending family, vowel load, and overall shape are what make it recognizable in the archive.
ROOST
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Shape of the Answer
ROOST follows the CVVCC consonant-vowel pattern and ends in ST.
It also repeats O, which tends to change how quickly the board collapses.
Why This Pattern Stands Out
Vowels
O with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: O.
Starts with REnds with STRare letters: None
Related Pattern Pages
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FAQ
What letter pattern makes ROOST distinctive?
ROOST follows the CVVCC consonant-vowel shape, repeats O, and ends in ST.
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 #1703 on February 16, 2026 used ROOST, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.