Wordle This Month: August 2023
Complete analysis of 31 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies
August 2023 at a Glance
August 2023 Wordle Analysis
Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from August 2023. This month featured 31 puzzles (#773 to #803), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.
Our data shows that E was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 20 times across all answers. Words commonly started with B and ended with E. Notably, 10 words contained double letters, which can often trip up even experienced players.
Interestingly, the letters F, J, Z didn't appear in any answer this month. This is useful information for optimizing your guessing strategy.
Position Analysis
Most common letter at each positionWords this month commonly started with B and ended with E. Consider starting words that test these patterns. A word like SLATE or CRANE would cover many of the most frequent letters.
Letter Frequency
Top Starting Letters
Top Ending Letters
Unused Letters
These letters didn't appear in any answer this month—deprioritize them in your guesses!
Word Patterns in August 2023
Recognizing common word patterns can help you solve Wordle faster. Here are the patterns that appeared this month:
Pattern Strategy: When you identify a pattern like CH-, 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 July
Letter frequency changes between July and August 2023. Use this to spot trending letters.
Double Letter Words
Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 32% of this month's answers had them.
Tricky Words (Q, X, Z, J)
These words contain rare letters that appear infrequently. Save guesses with Q, X, Z, J for later rounds.
Strategic Insights for August 2023
Optimized Starting Word
Based on this month's data, CRATE or SLATE would cover the most frequent letters (E, A, R).
Watch for Doubles
32% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.
Common Endings
Most words ended in E (6 times). Test this position early with your second guess.
Skip These Letters
F, J, Z didn't appear at all. Deprioritize words with these letters.
All 31 Answers from August 2023
Understanding August 2023 Wordle Trends
Every month brings new patterns and challenges to Wordle players. By analyzing the complete set of August 2023 Wordle answers, we can identify trends that help inform smarter guessing strategies.
This month, the letter E dominated with 20 appearances, followed by A (14 times) and R (12 times). These statistics align with general English letter frequency, though monthly variations can be significant.
Position analysis reveals that B was the most common first letter, while E dominated the final position. Players who use this knowledge to structure their guesses will have a statistical advantage.
Double letter words appeared in 32% 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.
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