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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: ALECK

Position 2L 50%B 17%C 17%M 17%

Position 3A 33%E 17%I 17%O 17%

ABACK is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer ABACK last recorded Oct 7, 2021

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ABACK

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

ABACK used ACOCK guess ALACK guess ALECK guess ALICK guess AMUCK guess

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ABACK

By surprise; startled; dumbfounded. (see usage)

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Past Wordle answer: October 7, 2021.

ACOCK

In a cocked or turned-up fashion.

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ALACK

An expression of sorrow or mourning.

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ALECK

A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish usage, variant of Alec.

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ALICK

A male given name.

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AMUCK

Alternative form of amok.

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How many five-letter words match A__CK?: 6 five-letter words match A__CK 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, ALECK has the highest feedback entropy at 4.83 bits against the possible answers.