Letter Shape
RETRO follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: RETRO
RETRO vowel pattern, ending family, and linked pattern paths.
Answer Structure
The answer here was RETRO. Its ending family, vowel load, and overall shape are what make it recognizable in the archive.
RETRO
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Shape of the Answer
RETRO follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel pattern and ends in RO.
It also repeats R, which tends to change how quickly the board collapses.
Why This Pattern Stands Out
Vowels
E and O with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: R.
Starts with REnds with RORare letters: None
Related Pattern Pages
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FAQ
What letter pattern makes RETRO distinctive?
RETRO follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel shape, repeats R, and ends in RO.
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 #373 on June 27, 2022 used RETRO, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.