Past Wordle Word: NASTY

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

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #256 · March 2, 2022

On March 2, 2022, the answer was NASTY. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

NASTY

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Common Wrong Guesses

NESTY

shares the STY ending and starts with N.

HASTY

shares the STY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.

MASTY

shares the STY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.

PASTY

shares the STY ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps TY at the end and the CVCCC shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates NASTY 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 NASTY?

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 NASTY was used on March 2, 2022; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.