Five-letter words matching A_OI_

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7 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: ALOIN

Position 2B 14%K 14%L 14%R 14%
Position 5D 43%A 14%C 14%L 14%

AVOID is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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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
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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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AKOIA

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ALOIN

A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

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AROID

Any plant of the family Araceae, found chiefly in the tropics.

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AXOID

Resembling an axe.

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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 5.23 bits against the possible answers.