- Average remaining
- 1.29
- Worst branch
- 2
- Information
- 2.52 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_EA_
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 7 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 7 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CHEAP (January 3, 2025); CHEAT (December 2, 2021); CLEAN (November 26, 2022); CLEAR (September 13, 2023); CREAK (June 1, 2022); CREAM (February 22, 2025).
ALERT does not fit this page's clues. CLEAR keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.86 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
CLEA_
CLEAN, CLEAR, CLEAT differ only in the fifth position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ALERT tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits C_EA_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 7 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter H, L, R
- 5th letter K, M, N, P, R, T
Meanings and answer history
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CHEAP
Low or reduced in price.
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Past Wordle answer: January 3, 2025.
CHEAT
To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
“My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 2, 2021.
CLEAN
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
“Are these dishes clean? Your room is finally clean! For a baby, happiness is a full bottle and a clean diaper.”
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Past Wordle answer: November 26, 2022.
CLEAR
Transparent in colour.
“as clear as crystal”
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Past Wordle answer: September 13, 2023.
CLEAT
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CREAK
The sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking.
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Past Wordle answer: June 1, 2022.
CREAM
The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
“Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…”
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Past Wordle answer: February 22, 2025.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match C_EA_?
- 7 five-letter words match C_EA_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 7 are possible answers.