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ALOFT is the only possible answer that fits.

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

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What fits A__F_?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter B, L, R
  • 3rd letter A, E, I, O
  • 5th letter S, T, Y
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ALOFT

At, to, or in the air or sky.

“high winds aloft”

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Past Wordle answer: February 5, 2022.

ABAFT

Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.

“The captain stood abaft the wheelhouse.”

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ALEFS

plural of alef

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ALEFT

To or on the left-hand side.

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ALIFS

plural of alif

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AREFY

To dry, or make dry; wither.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match A__F_?
6 five-letter words match A__F_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.
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