- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
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Five-letter words matching DO_G_
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: DODGE (February 18, 2022); DODGY (December 15, 2025); DOUGH (November 24, 2025).
AAHED does not fit this page's clues. DODGE keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.0 (1 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues 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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Pattern guide
What fits DO_G_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter D, G, N, U
- 5th letter A, E, H, O, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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DODGE
To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
“He dodged traffic crossing the street.”
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Past Wordle answer: February 18, 2022.
DODGY
Evasive and shifty.
“Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 15, 2025.
DOUGH
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.
“Pizza dough is very stretchy.”
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Past Wordle answer: November 24, 2025.
DOGGY
A dog, especially a small one.
“That's such a cute little doggy, Keira!”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DOGGO
Only used in lie doggo and play doggo.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DONGA
A usually dry, eroded watercourse running only in times of heavy rain.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DONGS
plural of dong
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match DO_G_?
- 7 five-letter words match DO_G_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, DONGA has the highest feedback entropy at 4.56 bits against the possible answers.