Past Wordle Word: CRUST

CRUST vowel pattern, ending family, and linked pattern paths.

Answer Structure

Wordle #23 · July 12, 2021

The answer here was CRUST. Its ending family, vowel load, and overall shape are what make it recognizable in the archive.

CRUST

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Shape of the Answer

CRUST follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel pattern and ends in ST.

It uses five unique letters, so the board narrows through position rather than repeat handling.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Letter Shape

CRUST follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel pattern.

Vowels

U with a common vowel profile across tracked answers.

Repeats

Every letter is unique in this answer.

Starts with CEnds with STRare letters: None

Related Pattern Pages

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FAQ

What letter pattern makes CRUST distinctive?

CRUST follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, 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 #23 on July 12, 2021 used CRUST, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.