Five-letter words matching C_LI_
COLIC 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 C_LI_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, I, O, Y
- 5th letter A, C, D, F, N, X
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COLIC
Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
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Past Wordle answer: November 28, 2025.
CALIF
Alternative spelling of caliph.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
COLIN
The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.
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CALID
Warm, hot.
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CALIX
Archaic spelling of calyx.
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CILIA
plural of cilium
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CYLIX
Alternative form of kylix.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match C_LI_?
- 7 five-letter words match C_LI_ 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, COLIN has the highest feedback entropy at 5.01 bits against the possible answers.