- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 3.17 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words matching C_AS_
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This pattern has 10 words in the Wordle guess list; 9 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 9 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CEASE (June 4, 2025); CHASE (March 13, 2025); CHASM (January 15, 2026); CLASH (April 26, 2025); CLASP (March 17, 2026); CLASS (September 8, 2022); COAST (November 6, 2021); CRASS (August 25, 2021).
BHELS does not fit this page's clues. CLASH keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 2.11 (3 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
CLAS_
CLASH, CLASP, CLASS differ only in the fifth position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; BHELS tests the family more efficiently.
Compare two plays
Choose any two plays. The figures use the same 9 possible answers.
CEASE
used
CHASE
used
CHASM
used
CLASH
used
CLASP
used
CLASS
used
COAST
used
CRASH
possible
CRASS
used
CLAST
guess
Pattern guide
What fits C_AS_?
All 10 matching words are shown above. 9 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter E, H, L, O, R
- 5th letter E, H, M, P, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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CEASE
To stop.
“And with that, his twitching ceased.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: June 4, 2025.
CHASE
The act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
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Past Wordle answer: March 13, 2025.
CHASM
A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
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Past Wordle answer: January 15, 2026.
CLASH
A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
“I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.”
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Past Wordle answer: April 26, 2025.
CLASP
A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
“I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!”
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Past Wordle answer: March 17, 2026.
CLASS
A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
“The new Ford Fiesta is set to be best in the 'small family' class.”
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 8, 2022.
COAST
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
“The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: November 6, 2021.
CRASH
A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
“The piece ended in a crescendo, building up to a crash of cymbals.”
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.
CRASS
Coarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination or taste.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: August 25, 2021.
CLAST
a fragment of rock that was broken from a larger rock or rock unit.
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_AS_?
- 10 five-letter words match C_AS_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 9 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, COAST has the highest feedback entropy at 5.38 bits against the possible answers.