Five-letter words matching CE_L_
CELLO 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 CE_L_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter I, L
- 5th letter A, I, O, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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CELLO
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.
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Past Wordle answer: February 9, 2026.
CELLS
plural of cell
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CEILI
A social event with traditional Irish or Scottish music and dancing.
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CEILS
third-person singular simple present indicative of ceil
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CELLA
The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.
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CELLI
plural of cello
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CELLY
A cellmate.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match CE_L_?
- 7 five-letter words match CE_L_ 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, CEILS has the highest feedback entropy at 5.26 bits against the possible answers.