Past Wordle Word: MASSE

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

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #176 · December 12, 2021

On December 12, 2021, the answer was MASSE. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

MASSE

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Common Wrong Guesses

MUSSE

shares the SSE ending and starts with M.

BASSE

shares the SSE ending and follows the CVCCV letter pattern.

PASSE

shares the SSE ending and follows the CVCCV letter pattern.

RASSE

shares the SSE ending and follows the CVCCV letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps SE at the end and the CVCCV shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates MASSE 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 MASSE?

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 MASSE was used on December 12, 2021; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.