- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.32 bits
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Five-letter words matching D_L_Y
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 5 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 5 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: DALLY (September 26, 2025); DELAY (August 20, 2024); DOLLY (June 24, 2024).
ADIEU does not fit this page's clues. DALLY keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 2.2 (3 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Trap warning:
D_LLY
DALLY, DILLY, DOLLY, DULLY differ only in the second position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ADIEU tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits D_L_Y?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 5 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter A, E, L
Meanings and answer history
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DALLY
To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
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Past Wordle answer: September 26, 2025.
DELAY
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
“the delay before the echo of a sound”
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Past Wordle answer: August 20, 2024.
DILLY
Redolent of dill (the herb).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DOLLY
A doll.
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Past Wordle answer: June 24, 2024.
DULLY
In a dull manner; without liveliness; without lustre.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DELLY
Having many dells.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DOLEY
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match D_L_Y?
- 7 five-letter words match D_L_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 5 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, DELAY has the highest feedback entropy at 5.01 bits against the possible answers.