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Repeated letters
No repeat penalty on this board.
Past Wordle Word: SPIEL
SPIEL for October 22, 2022, plus a quick letter snapshot and nearby archive links.
Quick Answer
The answer to Wordle #490 on October 22, 2022 was SPIEL. SPIEL follows the CCVVC pattern and ends in EL.
SPIEL
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If your search was "Wordle 10/22/22" or "what was the Wordle answer for October 22, 2022", the answer was SPIEL.
SPIEL uses five unique letters, so the board is defined more by letter positions than by repeat handling.
Letter Snapshot
2 vowels
Vowel load
Visible vowels: I and E.
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Rare letters
The answer uses common Wordle letters.
CCVVC
Pattern
Consonant-vowel shape for SPIEL.
FAQ
Was SPIEL the answer for Wordle 10/22/22?
Yes. Wordle #490 on October 22, 2022 used SPIEL as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #490, the date October 22, 2022, and the answer SPIEL all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.