Letter Shape
PHONY follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: PHONY
PHONY letter pattern, repeated-letter profile, and matching Wordle pattern pages.
Word Shape Snapshot
PHONY was the answer for October 29, 2023. It follows the CCVCC letter shape and ends in NY, with five unique letters.
PHONY
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Letter Breakdown
Vowels
O with a common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with PEnds with NYRare letters: None
Pattern Pages That Match
These linked pattern pages overlap with the answer shape, ending family, or center-letter structure on this historical board.
Where This Word Sits in the Archive
Selective
Archive answers starting with P
Recent tracked answers rarely open with P.
Rare
Archive answers ending in NY
NY is a rare ending family in the tracked archive.
Occasional
Archive answers with CCVCC
The CCVCC letter shape is occasional across tracked answers.
Common
Archive answers with 1 vowels
1-vowel answers are common across the tracked archive.
FAQ
What letter pattern makes PHONY distinctive?
PHONY follows the CCVCC consonant-vowel shape, uses five unique letters, and ends in NY.
Why include pattern-page links with a single answer?
Pattern pages give the next step when you recognize a shape or ending but still need a broader candidate list.
Does this record still confirm the exact archived answer?
Yes. Wordle #862 on October 29, 2023 used PHONY, and the pattern sections explain how the word is built.