Letter Shape
SHIRE follows the CCVCV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: SHIRE
SHIRE letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.
Word Shape Snapshot
SHIRE was the answer for January 17, 2022. It follows the CCVCV letter shape and ends in RE, with five unique letters.
SHIRE
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Letter Breakdown
Vowels
I and E with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with SEnds with RERare letters: None
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
Occasional
Archive answers starting with S
Recent tracked answers open with S fairly often.
Rare
Archive answers ending in RE
RE is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.
Occasional
Archive answers with CCVCV
The CCVCV 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 SHIRE distinctive?
SHIRE follows the CCVCV consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, and ends in RE.
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 #212 on January 17, 2022 used SHIRE, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.