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Five-letter words matching C_UE_

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6 matching words1 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: CRUET

Position 2L 50%R 50%
Position 5S 33%D 17%L 17%T 17%

Possible answers

CLUED CRUEL

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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: CRUEL (January 28, 2026).

Top-ranked splitter CLUED
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It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.

Hard Mode CLUED keeps every stated clue.

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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What fits C_UE_?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter L, R
  • 5th letter D, L, S, T, Y
Meanings and answer history

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CLUED

simple past and past participle of clue

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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.”

Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.

Past Wordle answer: January 28, 2026.

CLUES

plural of clue

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CLUEY

Savvy; street-smart; in the know.

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CRUES

plural of crue

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CRUET

A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper, for use at a dining table.

Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match C_UE_?
6 five-letter words match C_UE_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.
Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
Among all matching words, CRUET has the highest feedback entropy at 5.43 bits against the possible answers.