Past Wordle Word: MATCH

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

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Wordle #976 · February 20, 2024 · Edited by Tracy Bennett

On February 20, 2024, the answer was MATCH. The closest misses usually share its ending, opening letter, or overall clue shape.

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Common Wrong Guesses

MITCH

shares the TCH ending and starts with M.

MUTCH

shares the TCH ending and starts with M.

BATCH

shares the TCH ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.

GATCH

shares the TCH ending and follows the CVCCC letter pattern.

How the Correct Answer Differs

The winning answer keeps CH at the end and the CVCCC shape across all five letters.

That combination is what separates MATCH 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 MATCH?

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 MATCH was used on February 20, 2024; the extra sections just explain the wrong turns around it.