- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.0 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words starting with CR and ending in L (CR__L)
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This pattern has 6 words in the Wordle guess list; 2 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 2 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CRAWL (January 10, 2025); CRUEL (January 28, 2026).
AAHED does not fit this page's clues. CRAAL keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.0 (1 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits CR__L?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, O, U
- 4th letter A, E, O, W
Meanings and answer history
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CRAWL
To move by dragging one's body along or close to a surface, like a worm or insect, or on one's hands and knees, like a human baby.
“Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 10, 2025.
CRUEL
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
“The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 28, 2026.
CRAAL
Archaic form of kraal.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CREEL
A woven basket, especially a wicker basket.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CROOL
Alternative spelling of cruel.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CROWL
A small person or creature; a dwarf or runt.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match CR__L?
- 6 five-letter words match CR__L in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.