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Wordle This Month: March 2026

Complete analysis of 29 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies

March 2026

March 2026 at a Glance

29
Total Puzzles
E
Most Common Letter
11
Repeat Letter Words
22/26
Letters Used

March 2026 Wordle Analysis

Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from March 2026. This month featured 29 puzzles (#1716 to #1745), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.

Our data shows that E was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 18 times across all answers. Words commonly started with S and ended with Y. Notably, 11 words contained double letters, which can often trip up even experienced players.

Interestingly, the letters J, Q, X, Z didn't appear in any answer this month. This is useful information for optimizing your guessing strategy.

#1716
to #1745
37%
Vowel Ratio
11
Double Letters
0
Tricky Words

Position Analysis

Most common letter at each position
Position 1
S
6 times
Position 2
E
4 times
Position 3
O
4 times
Position 4
E
5 times
Position 5
Y
6 times
Strategy Tip for March 2026

Words this month commonly started with S and ended with Y. Consider starting words that test these patterns. A word like STARE or CRANE would cover many of the most frequent letters.

Letter Frequency

E
18 (12%)
A
13 (9%)
S
12 (8%)
L
12 (8%)
O
10 (7%)
I
9 (6%)
T
8 (6%)
R
7 (5%)
Y
6 (4%)
B
6 (4%)

Top Starting Letters

S(6)
A(3)
B(3)
C(2)
G(2)

Top Ending Letters

Y(6)
E(5)
T(4)
L(3)
P(2)

Unused Letters

J
Q
X
Z

These letters didn't appear in any answer this month—deprioritize them in your guesses!

Word Patterns in March 2026

Recognizing common word patterns can help you solve Wordle faster. Here are the patterns that appeared this month:

SH-2x
SHOALSHEEP
TH-1x
THEFT

Pattern Strategy: When you identify a pattern like SH-, focus on testing differentiating letters rather than the pattern itself. For example, with -IGHT words, test consonants like L, N, S, M, T that commonly precede this pattern.

Compared to February

Letter frequency changes between February and March 2026. Use this to spot trending letters.

E
↑ 31%
C
↓ 24%
U
↓ 17%
R
↓ 14%
D
↑ 10%
S
↑ 10%

Double Letter Words

Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 38% of this month's answers had them.

AFOOTBROODOASISDRAMAEATENSMELLTEDDYLOBBYSHEEPTHEFTLINEN

Strategic Insights for March 2026

1

Optimized Starting Word

Based on this month's data, CRATE or SLATE would cover the most frequent letters (E, A, S).

2

Watch for Doubles

38% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.

3

Common Endings

Most words ended in Y (6 times). Test this position early with your second guess.

4

Skip These Letters

J, Q, X, Z didn't appear at all. Deprioritize words with these letters.

All 29 Answers from March 2026

COMET
#1745
AFOOT
#1743
IVORY
#1742
BEFIT
#1741
WISER
#1740
BROOD
#1739
SERIF
#1738
BASIL
#1737
SLICK
#1736
OASIS
#1735
REHAB
#1734
AMPLY
#1733
CLASP
#1732
DRAMA
#1731
GRADE
#1730
ANKLE
#1729
EATEN
#1728
SMELL
#1727
TEDDY
#1726
SHOAL
#1725
HASTY
#1724
LOBBY
#1723
VOGUE
#1722
GUNKY
#1721
SHEEP
#1720
THEFT
#1719
LINEN
#1718
SLIME
#1717
FLUKE
#1716

Understanding March 2026 Wordle Trends

Every month brings new patterns and challenges to Wordle players. By analyzing the complete set of March 2026 Wordle answers, we can identify trends that help inform smarter guessing strategies.

This month, the letter E dominated with 18 appearances, followed by A (13 times) and S (12 times). These statistics align with general English letter frequency, though monthly variations can be significant.

Position analysis reveals that S was the most common first letter, while Y dominated the final position. Players who use this knowledge to structure their guesses will have a statistical advantage.

Double letter words appeared in 38% of this month's puzzles. This is an important consideration—many players avoid guessing words with repeated letters early on, but our data shows they're more common than you might think.

How to Use This Wordle This Month Data to Win More

Our monthly Wordle analysis isn't just statistics—it's actionable intelligence. Here's how to apply March 2026 insights to your daily game:

1. Optimize Your Starting Word

Based on this month's letter frequency, words containing E, A, S performed best.

Recommended starters for March 2026: CRATE, SLATE, STARE—all contain multiple top letters.

2. Leverage Position Knowledge

Position 1 had the strongest pattern this month with S appearing 6 times.

Positional tip: Start with S, end with Y = covers 21% of answers.

3. Anticipate Pattern Traps

Patterns like SH- and TH- appeared 3 times combined.

Pattern strategy: By guess #4, if you spot a pattern forming, test differentiating consonants rather than the pattern itself. See our tips page for pattern guides.

4. Don't Ignore Double Letters

38% of answers this month had repeated letters—higher than many players expect.

When to consider doubles: If by guess #3 no combination fits, switch to double-letter words like AFOOT, BROOD.

Learn from March 2026 Patterns: Your Adaptive Strategy Guide

The best Wordle players adapt their strategy month-by-month. Here's what March 2026 Wordle answers teach us about pattern evolution:

📊

Vowel Distribution Pattern

This month's vowel ratio is 37%. Lower than average—consonant-heavy words like STERN or BRUNT may be effective.

🔤

Rare Letter Frequency

No rare letters (Q, X, Z, J) appeared this month—you can safely deprioritize words with these letters.

🎯

Alphabet Coverage Insight

Letters J, Q, X, Z never appeared this month. Cross them off your mental list—they're statistical dead weight for March 2026.

Meta-Learning Tip

Bookmark this monthly analysis and check it at the start of each month. Adapting your starting word and guess #2-3 strategy based on current trends can improve your solve rate by 10-15%. Use our Wordle Solver to test these insights against actual puzzles!

Monthly Strategy Shift: February → March

Letter frequencies fluctuate month-to-month. Here's how March 2026 differs from February, and how to adjust your approach:

Trending UP This Month

EIncreased frequency
+31%
DIncreased frequency
+10%
SIncreased frequency
+10%

Strategy: Prioritize these letters in guess #2-3. Words like COMET test trending letters.

Trending DOWN This Month

CDecreased frequency
-24%
UDecreased frequency
-17%
RDecreased frequency
-14%

Strategy: Deprioritize these letters. If they show up yellow by guess #3, still use them, but don't lead with them.

Why Monthly Tracking Matters

The New York Times doesn't randomly select Wordle answers—they follow editorial patterns that shift month-to-month (holidays, seasonality, cultural events). Players who adapt to these trends maintain 5-10% better solve rates than those using static strategies. Check our complete answer archive to spot long-term patterns!

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