FLUFF
shares the UFF ending and follows the CCVCC letter pattern.
Past Wordle Word: BLUFF
BLUFF look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On July 30, 2022, the answer was BLUFF. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
BLUFF
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Common Wrong Guesses
PLUFF
shares the UFF ending and follows the CCVCC letter pattern.
SLUFF
shares the UFF ending and follows the CCVCC letter pattern.
BLAFF
keeps the FF ending and starts with B.
How the Correct Answer Differs
The winning answer keeps FF at the end and the CCVCC shape across all five letters.
That combination is what separates BLUFF 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 BLUFF?
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 BLUFF was used on July 30, 2022; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.