- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.58 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching C_AI_
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What the remaining words have in common
7 matching words1 not previously used2 past answersBest matching test word: CLAIR
Position 2H 43%L 29%R 29%
Position 5R 29%C 14%G 14%M 14%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CHAIN (December 10, 2023); CHAIR (September 11, 2025).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail 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 C_AI_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter H, L, R
- 5th letter C, G, M, N, R, S
Meanings and answer history
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CHAIN
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
“He wore a gold chain around the neck.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: December 10, 2023.
CHAIR
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
“All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: September 11, 2025.
CLAIM
A demand of ownership made for something.
“a claim of ownership”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CLAIR
A female given name from French.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CRAIG
A rocky crag.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CHAIS
plural of chai
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CRAIC
Often preceded by the: amusement, fun, especially through enjoyable company; also, pleasant conversation.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match C_AI_?
- 7 five-letter words match C_AI_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, CLAIR has the highest feedback entropy at 5.42 bits against the possible answers.