SQUAB
starts with S and follows the CCVVC letter pattern.
Past Wordle Word: SQUAD
SQUAD look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On April 11, 2022, the answer was SQUAD. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
SQUAD
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Common Wrong Guesses
SQUAT
starts with S and follows the CCVVC letter pattern.
SQUAW
starts with S and follows the CCVVC letter pattern.
SQUID
starts with S and follows the CCVVC letter pattern.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps AD at the end and the CCVVC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates SQUAD 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 SQUAD?
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 SQUAD was used on April 11, 2022; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.