Letter Shape
EXCEL follows the VCCVC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: EXCEL
December 22, 2022, puzzle #551, EXCEL, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
December 22, 2022 maps to Wordle #551, and that puzzle used EXCEL. It starts with E, ends in EL, and fits the VCCVC letter shape.
EXCEL
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date December 22, 2022, the puzzle number 551, and the answer EXCEL all point to the same archived record.
EXCEL repeats E, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
E with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: E.
Starts with EEnds with ELRare letters: X
FAQ
Was EXCEL the answer for Wordle 12/22/22?
Yes. Wordle #551 on December 22, 2022 used EXCEL as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #551, the date December 22, 2022, and the answer EXCEL 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.