Five-letter words matching A_OI_
AVOID is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits A_OI_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter B, K, L, R, V, X, Z
- 5th letter A, C, D, L, N
Meanings and answer history
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AVOID
To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.
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Past Wordle answer: January 14, 2026.
ABOIL
In a boil; boiling.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
AKOIA
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ALOIN
A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
AROID
Any plant of the family Araceae, found chiefly in the tropics.
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AXOID
Resembling an axe.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
AZOIC
Relating to azo dyes.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match A_OI_?
- 7 five-letter words match A_OI_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, ALOIN has the highest feedback entropy at 5.22 bits against the possible answers.