Five-letter words matching D_L_E
DELVE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits D_L_E?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, O, U
- 4th letter C, E, I, L, S, V
Meanings and answer history
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DELVE
To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
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Past Wordle answer: May 16, 2022.
DOLCE
A soft-toned organ stop.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DALLE
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DOLEE
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DOLIE
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DULCE
Sweetness.
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DULSE
A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match D_L_E?
- 7 five-letter words match D_L_E 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, DOLIE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.32 bits against the possible answers.