PETTY
shares the TTY ending and starts with P.
Past Wordle Word: PATTY
PATTY look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.
Common Wrong-Turn View
On August 9, 2022, the answer was PATTY. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.
PATTY
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Common Wrong Guesses
POTTY
shares the TTY ending and starts with P.
PUTTY
shares the TTY ending and starts with P.
BATTY
shares the TTY 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 PATTY 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 PATTY?
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 PATTY was used on August 9, 2022; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.