- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.58 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching AN_E_
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What the remaining words have in common
6 matching words0 not previously used3 past answersBest matching test word: ANTES
Position 3G 33%T 33%K 17%N 17%
Position 5R 33%D 17%L 17%S 17%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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This pattern has 6 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: ANGEL (September 16, 2023); ANGER (May 6, 2023); ANNEX (August 26, 2025).
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No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits AN_E_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter G, K, N, T
- 5th letter D, L, R, S, X
Meanings and answer history
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ANGEL
An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
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Past Wordle answer: September 16, 2023.
ANGER
A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.
“vent one's anger”
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Past Wordle answer: May 6, 2023.
ANNEX
An addition, an extension.
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Past Wordle answer: August 26, 2025.
ANKER
A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ANTED
simple past and past participle of ante; alternative spelling of anteed.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ANTES
plural of ante
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match AN_E_?
- 6 five-letter words match AN_E_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, ANTES has the highest feedback entropy at 5.4 bits against the possible answers.