Five-letter words matching BO_U_
BONUS 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 BO_U_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter E, G, L, N, S
- 5th letter E, F, M, N, S
Meanings and answer history
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BONUS
Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
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Past Wordle answer: February 9, 2025.
BOGUS
Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.
“He was arrested for trying to cash a bogus check at the bank.”
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BOEUF
A bovine.
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BOGUE
A species of seabream fish native to the eastern Atlantic (Boops boops).
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BOLUS
A round mass of something, especially of chewed food in the mouth or alimentary canal.
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BONUM
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BOSUN
Alternative form of boatswain (“warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship”).
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match BO_U_?
- 7 five-letter words match BO_U_ 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, BOGUE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.56 bits against the possible answers.