Past Wordle Word: CIVIC

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

Common Wrong-Turn View

Wordle #96 · September 23, 2021

On September 23, 2021, the answer was CIVIC. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

CIVIC

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Common Wrong Guesses

CIVIL

starts with C and follows the CVCVC letter pattern.

CERIC

keeps the IC ending and starts with C.

COLIC

keeps the IC ending and starts with C.

COMIC

keeps the IC ending and starts with C.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps IC at the end and the CVCVC shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates CIVIC 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 CIVIC?

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 CIVIC was used on September 23, 2021; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.