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Wordle This Month: September 2024

Complete analysis of 30 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies

September 2024

September 2024 at a Glance

30
Total Puzzles
E
Most Common Letter
9
Repeat Letter Words
21/26
Letters Used

September 2024 Wordle Analysis

Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from September 2024. This month featured 30 puzzles (#1170 to #1199), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.

Our data shows that E was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 19 times across all answers. Words commonly started with R and ended with N. Notably, 9 words contained double letters, which can often trip up even experienced players.

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

#1170
to #1199
35%
Vowel Ratio
9
Double Letters
0
Tricky Words

Position Analysis

Most common letter at each position
Position 1
R
4 times
Position 2
E
7 times
Position 3
A
6 times
Position 4
E
7 times
Position 5
N
6 times
Strategy Tip for September 2024

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

Letter Frequency

E
19 (13%)
R
16 (11%)
A
14 (9%)
N
11 (7%)
S
11 (7%)
T
9 (6%)
H
9 (6%)
D
7 (5%)
I
7 (5%)
L
6 (4%)

Top Starting Letters

R(4)
B(4)
S(4)
F(3)
T(3)

Top Ending Letters

N(6)
H(4)
Y(4)
R(3)
T(3)

Unused Letters

G
J
Q
X
Z

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

Word Patterns in September 2024

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

ST-2x
STEAMSTERN
TH-1x
THANK

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 August

Letter frequency changes between August and September 2024. Use this to spot trending letters.

R
↑ 21%
C
↓ 19%
P
↓ 16%
F
↓ 16%
O
↓ 15%
B
↑ 14%

Double Letter Words

Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 30% of this month's answers had them.

RIDERSEVENPRESSFULLYRECURHARSHBRASSREBELRERUN

Strategic Insights for September 2024

1

Optimized Starting Word

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

2

Watch for Doubles

30% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.

3

Common Endings

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

4

Skip These Letters

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

All 30 Answers from September 2024

CLOUD
#1199
RIDER
#1198
BRAIN
#1197
FAITH
#1196
THANK
#1195
TORCH
#1194
HANDY
#1193
STEAM
#1192
TEACH
#1191
SEVEN
#1190
SMOKE
#1189
PRESS
#1188
FULLY
#1187
BEAUT
#1186
HONEY
#1185
RECUR
#1184
BROAD
#1183
HARSH
#1182
BRASS
#1181
AISLE
#1180
REBEL
#1179
DEBIT
#1178
DRAWN
#1177
OWNER
#1176
RERUN
#1175
WIDEN
#1174
STERN
#1173
FAINT
#1172
CAMEL
#1171
MUSHY
#1170

Understanding September 2024 Wordle Trends

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

This month, the letter E dominated with 19 appearances, followed by R (16 times) and A (14 times). These statistics align with general English letter frequency, though monthly variations can be significant.

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

Double letter words appeared in 30% 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 September 2024 insights to your daily game:

1. Optimize Your Starting Word

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

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

2. Leverage Position Knowledge

Position 2 had the strongest pattern this month with E appearing 7 times.

Positional tip: Start with R, end with N = covers 17% of answers.

3. Anticipate Pattern Traps

Patterns like ST- 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

30% 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 RIDER, SEVEN.

Learn from September 2024 Patterns: Your Adaptive Strategy Guide

The best Wordle players adapt their strategy month-by-month. Here's what September 2024 Wordle answers teach us about pattern evolution:

📊

Vowel Distribution Pattern

This month's vowel ratio is 35%. 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 G, J, Q, X, Z never appeared this month. Cross them off your mental list—they're statistical dead weight for September 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: August → September

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

Trending UP This Month

RIncreased frequency
+21%
BIncreased frequency
+14%

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

Trending DOWN This Month

CDecreased frequency
-19%
PDecreased frequency
-16%
FDecreased frequency
-16%

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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