- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words starting with DR and ending in K (DR__K)
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This pattern has 8 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: DRINK (January 11, 2022); DRUNK (April 24, 2026).
AALII does not fit this page's clues. DRACK keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.67 (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; AALII tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits DR__K?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter C, N, O, U
Meanings and answer history
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DRANK
Dextromethorphan.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DRINK
To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
“He drank the water I gave him.”
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 11, 2022.
DRUNK
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: April 24, 2026.
DRACK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DRECK
Trash; rubbish; useless or worthless stuff.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DROCK
A drainage ditch, sometimes covered; a small watercourse, especially one used for drainage or sewerage.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DROOK
To drench, to soak.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DROUK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match DR__K?
- 8 five-letter words match DR__K 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, DRANK has the highest feedback entropy at 4.73 bits against the possible answers.