- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 bits
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Five-letter words matching DR_N_
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 4 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 4 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: DRINK (January 11, 2022); DRONE (May 26, 2025); DRUNK (April 24, 2026).
ABIDE does not fit this page's clues. DRANK keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.5 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
DR_NK
DRANK, DRINK, DRUNK differ only in the third position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABIDE tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits DR_N_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 5th letter E, K, T, Y
Meanings and answer history
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DRANK
Dextromethorphan.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DRINK
To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
“He drank the water I gave him.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 11, 2022.
DRONE
A male ant, bee, or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
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Past Wordle answer: May 26, 2025.
DRUNK
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.
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Past Wordle answer: April 24, 2026.
DRANT
To drawl; to drone.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DRENT
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DRONY
Dronelike.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match DR_N_?
- 7 five-letter words match DR_N_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, DRONE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.39 bits against the possible answers.