Past Wordle Word: MEALY

MEALY look-alike guesses, clue separation, and pattern alternatives.

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #636 · March 17, 2023 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

On March 17, 2023, the answer was MEALY. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

MEALY

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Common Wrong Guesses

VEALY

shares the ALY ending and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.

MEALS

starts with M and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.

MEANY

starts with M and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.

MEATY

starts with M and follows the CVVCC letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps LY at the end and the CVVCC shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates MEALY 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 MEALY?

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 MEALY was used on March 17, 2023; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.