Is a passphrase part of the recovery phrase or a separate secret?

A BIP39 passphrase is a separate input. Having all the recovery words without the precise passphrase may open a different wallet.

The answer

A BIP39 passphrase is a separate input. Having all the recovery words without the precise passphrase may open a different wallet.

What to do next

Document the passphrase separately and test against a known address or fingerprint.

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