Five-letter words matching B_SS_
BOSSY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits B_SS_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, O, U, Y
- 5th letter A, E, I, O, U, Y
Meanings and answer history
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BOSSY
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
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Past Wordle answer: October 24, 2024.
BASSE
The bass voice or part within French music
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
BASSI
plural of basso
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BASSO
A bass singer, especially in opera.
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BASSY
Describing the reproduction of sound that overemphasizes low-frequency sounds.
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BOSSA
Clipping of bossa nova.
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BUSSU
The palm tree Manicaria saccifera.
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BYSSI
plural of byssus
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match B_SS_?
- 8 five-letter words match B_SS_ 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, BASSE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.55 bits against the possible answers.