Five-letter words matching B_ST_
BASTE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 9 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits B_ST_?
All 10 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, U
- 5th letter A, E, I, O, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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BASTE
To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
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Past Wordle answer: March 20, 2025.
BUSTS
plural of bust
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
BUSTY
Having large breasts.
“I could see a busty blonde at the end of the boardwalk.”
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BASTA
(that's) enough; stop!
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BASTI
A slum.
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BASTO
A card of the suit clubs in Spanish-suited playing cards
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BASTS
plural of bast
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BESTI
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BESTS
plural of best
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BUSTI
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match B_ST_?
- 10 five-letter words match B_ST_ 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, BASTE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.3 bits against the possible answers.