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Wordle This Month: November 2024

Complete analysis of 30 puzzles with patterns, insights & strategies

November 2024

November 2024 at a Glance

30
Total Puzzles
L
Most Common Letter
13
Repeat Letter Words
25/26
Letters Used

November 2024 Wordle Analysis

Welcome to our comprehensive analysis of all Wordle answers from November 2024. This month featured 30 puzzles (#1231 to #1260), each presenting unique challenges for Wordle enthusiasts worldwide.

Our data shows that L was the most frequently used letter this month, appearing 14 times across all answers. Words commonly started with S and ended with Y. Notably, 13 words contained double letters, which can often trip up even experienced players.

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

#1231
to #1260
31%
Vowel Ratio
13
Double Letters
3
Tricky Words

Position Analysis

Most common letter at each position
Position 1
S
6 times
Position 2
I
6 times
Position 3
O
5 times
Position 4
L
5 times
Position 5
Y
5 times
Strategy Tip for November 2024

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

L
14 (9%)
I
13 (9%)
O
11 (7%)
N
11 (7%)
T
11 (7%)
E
11 (7%)
A
9 (6%)
S
8 (5%)
R
8 (5%)
P
7 (5%)

Top Starting Letters

S(6)
T(4)
B(2)
P(2)
F(2)

Top Ending Letters

Y(5)
L(4)
T(3)
E(3)
A(2)

Unused Letters

Q

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

Word Patterns in November 2024

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

CH-1x
CHOCK
ST-1x
STOIC

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 October

Letter frequency changes between October and November 2024. Use this to spot trending letters.

E
↓ 27%
L
↑ 27%
R
↓ 27%
I
↑ 20%
P
↑ 20%
A
↓ 17%

Double Letter Words

Words with repeating letters often catch players off guard. 43% of this month's answers had them.

HIPPOCHOCKTWISTJELLYGOINGTALLYUVULAPRIMPINNERSWELLEVENTOCTETSNOOP

Tricky Words (Q, X, Z, J)

These words contain rare letters that appear infrequently. Save guesses with Q, X, Z, J for later rounds.

JELLYBLAZESIXTH

Strategic Insights for November 2024

1

Optimized Starting Word

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

2

Watch for Doubles

43% of answers had double letters. If nothing fits by guess 3, consider repeating letters.

3

Common Endings

Most words ended in Y (5 times). Test this position early with your second guess.

4

Skip These Letters

Q didn't appear at all. Deprioritize words with these letters.

All 30 Answers from November 2024

DOGMA
#1260
HIPPO
#1259
CHOCK
#1258
SLANG
#1257
WITCH
#1256
BROWN
#1255
TWIST
#1254
JELLY
#1253
PEARL
#1252
SPINE
#1251
NICHE
#1250
GOING
#1249
FRAIL
#1248
TALLY
#1247
VISOR
#1246
TACKY
#1245
UVULA
#1244
PRIMP
#1243
FLOWN
#1242
STOIC
#1241
INNER
#1240
SWELL
#1239
READY
#1238
EVENT
#1237
TRULY
#1236
OCTET
#1235
VINYL
#1234
BLAZE
#1233
SNOOP
#1232
SIXTH
#1231

Understanding November 2024 Wordle Trends

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

This month, the letter L dominated with 14 appearances, followed by I (13 times) and O (11 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 43% 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 November 2024 insights to your daily game:

1. Optimize Your Starting Word

Based on this month's letter frequency, words containing L, I, O performed best.

Recommended starters for November 2024: 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 18% of answers.

3. Anticipate Pattern Traps

Patterns like CH- and ST- appeared 2 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

43% 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 HIPPO, CHOCK.

Learn from November 2024 Patterns: Your Adaptive Strategy Guide

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

📊

Vowel Distribution Pattern

This month's vowel ratio is 31%. Lower than average—consonant-heavy words like STERN or BRUNT may be effective.

🔤

Rare Letter Frequency

3 words contained Q, X, Z, or J this month (10%). Don't completely rule out rare letters by guess #4.

🎯

Alphabet Coverage Insight

Letters Q never appeared this month. Cross them off your mental list—they're statistical dead weight for November 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: October → November

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

Trending UP This Month

LIncreased frequency
+27%
IIncreased frequency
+20%
PIncreased frequency
+20%

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

Trending DOWN This Month

EDecreased frequency
-27%
RDecreased frequency
-27%
ADecreased frequency
-17%

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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