Five-letter words matching DE_R_
DECRY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits DE_R_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, C, E, R
- 5th letter E, N, O, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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DECRY
To denounce as harmful.
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Past Wordle answer: December 28, 2024.
DERRY
Dislike.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DEARE
Obsolete spelling of dear.
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DEARN
Alternative form of dern.
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DEARS
plural of dear
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DEARY
A dear; a darling.
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DEERE
Archaic spelling of dear.
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DEERS
plural of deer
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DERRO
Alternative form of dero (“homeless person; social derelict”).
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match DE_R_?
- 9 five-letter words match DE_R_ 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, DEARN has the highest feedback entropy at 5.48 bits against the possible answers.