Five-letter words matching B__J_
BANJO 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 B__J_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, H, R, U
- 3rd letter A, N, U
- 5th letter A, E, I, O, Y
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BANJO
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
“I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...”
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Past Wordle answer: August 1, 2025.
BENJI
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
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BHAJI
Any of various Indian dishes of fried vegetables.
“onion bhaji”
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BRUJA
A female practitioner of brujería.
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BRUJO
A male practitioner of brujería.
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BUNJE
Obsolete spelling of bungee.
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BUNJY
Alternative spelling of bungee.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match B__J_?
- 7 five-letter words match B__J_ 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, BUNJE has the highest feedback entropy at 3.97 bits against the possible answers.