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Wordle This Month: August 2024

Complete analysis of 31 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies

August 2024

August 2024 at a Glance

31
Total Puzzles
E
Most Common Letter
5
Repeat Letter Words
22/26
Letters Used

August 2024 Wordle Analysis

Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from August 2024. This month featured 31 puzzles (#1139 to #1169), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.

Our data shows that E was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 22 times across all answers. Words commonly started with S and ended with E. Notably, 5 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.

#1139
to #1169
37%
Vowel Ratio
5
Double Letters
0
Tricky Words

Position Analysis

Most common letter at each position
Position 1
S
9 times
Position 2
E
5 times
Position 3
A
7 times
Position 4
C
5 times
Position 5
E
12 times
Strategy Tip for August 2024

Words this month commonly started with S 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

E
22 (14%)
A
14 (9%)
L
12 (8%)
C
12 (8%)
S
10 (6%)
N
10 (6%)
O
8 (5%)
T
8 (5%)
K
8 (5%)
R
8 (5%)

Top Starting Letters

S(9)
L(4)
M(4)
F(3)
C(2)

Top Ending Letters

E(12)
H(3)
Y(3)
T(2)
K(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 August 2024

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

ST-2x
STAKESTORM
CR-1x
CROWN
SH-1x
SHORE
CH-1x
CHALK

Pattern Strategy: When you identify a pattern like ST-, 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 2024. Use this to spot trending letters.

R
↓ 34%
D
↓ 30%
C
↑ 22%
L
↑ 22%
G
↓ 20%
K
↑ 19%

Double Letter Words

Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 16% of this month's answers had them.

LEECHMETERSKIFFMACAWENSUE

Strategic Insights for August 2024

1

Optimized Starting Word

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

2

Watch for Doubles

16% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.

3

Common Endings

Most words ended in E (12 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 31 Answers from August 2024

SPOUT
#1169
KNAVE
#1168
FLUNK
#1167
LITHE
#1166
CROWN
#1165
STAKE
#1164
SKATE
#1163
FILET
#1162
LEECH
#1161
BRUTE
#1160
MULCH
#1159
DELAY
#1158
METER
#1157
LANKY
#1156
STORM
#1155
BRACE
#1154
ACORN
#1153
SHORE
#1152
NEIGH
#1151
SKIFF
#1150
SCONE
#1149
MEDIC
#1148
OUNCE
#1147
SAUCY
#1146
MACAW
#1145
ANVIL
#1144
ENSUE
#1143
LOWER
#1142
SCALE
#1141
FLAKE
#1140
CHALK
#1139

Understanding August 2024 Wordle Trends

Every month brings new patterns and challenges to Wordle players. By analyzing the complete set of August 2024 Wordle answers, we can identify trends that help inform smarter guessing strategies.

This month, the letter E dominated with 22 appearances, followed by A (14 times) and L (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 E dominated the final position. Players who use this knowledge to structure their guesses will have a statistical advantage.

Double letter words appeared in 16% 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 August 2024 insights to your daily game:

1. Optimize Your Starting Word

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

Recommended starters for August 2024: CRATE, SLATE, STARE—all contain multiple top letters.

2. Leverage Position Knowledge

Position 2 had the strongest pattern this month with E appearing 12 times.

Positional tip: Start with S, end with E = covers 34% of answers.

3. Anticipate Pattern Traps

Patterns like ST- and CR- 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

16% 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 LEECH, METER.

Learn from August 2024 Patterns: Your Adaptive Strategy Guide

The best Wordle players adapt their strategy month-by-month. Here's what August 2024 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 August 2024.

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: July → August

Letter frequencies fluctuate month-to-month. Here's how August 2024 differs from July, and how to adjust your approach:

Trending UP This Month

CIncreased frequency
+22%
LIncreased frequency
+22%
KIncreased frequency
+19%

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

Trending DOWN This Month

RDecreased frequency
-34%
DDecreased frequency
-30%
GDecreased frequency
-20%

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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