Past Wordle Word: THESE

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

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #906 · December 12, 2023 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

On December 12, 2023, the answer was THESE. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

THESE

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Common Wrong Guesses

PHESE

shares the ESE ending and follows the CCVCV letter pattern.

THOSE

keeps the SE ending and starts with T.

THEBE

starts with T and follows the CCVCV letter pattern.

THEME

starts with T and follows the CCVCV letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps SE at the end and the CCVCV shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates THESE 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 THESE?

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 THESE was used on December 12, 2023; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.