Five-letter words matching BU_S_
BURST is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits BU_S_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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- 3rd letter I, L, R, S
- 5th letter A, E, T, U
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BURST
To break from internal pressure.
“I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.”
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BUIST
A box or chest.
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BULSE
A bag or package of diamonds, gold dust or other precious materials.
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BURSA
Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.
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BURSE
A fund or foundation for the maintenance of the needy scholars in their studies.
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BUSSU
The palm tree Manicaria saccifera.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match BU_S_?
- 6 five-letter words match BU_S_ 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, BURSE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.08 bits against the possible answers.