Letter Shape
CAULK follows the CVVCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: CAULK
CAULK letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.
Word Shape Snapshot
CAULK was the answer for February 16, 2022. It follows the CVVCC letter shape and ends in LK, with five unique letters.
CAULK
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Letter Breakdown
Vowels
A and U with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with CEnds with LKRare 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
Occasional
Archive answers starting with C
Recent tracked answers open with C fairly often.
Rare
Archive answers ending in LK
LK is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.
Occasional
Archive answers with CVVCC
The CVVCC 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 CAULK distinctive?
CAULK follows the CVVCC consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, and ends in LK.
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 #242 on February 16, 2022 used CAULK, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.