- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
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Five-letter words matching D_N_E
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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: DANCE (February 5, 2023); DENSE (April 7, 2026).
AAPAS does not fit this page's clues. DANCE 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 D_N_E?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter C, E, G, N, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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DANCE
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
“I do a dance when she plays the drums!”
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Past Wordle answer: February 5, 2023.
DENSE
Having relatively high density.
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Past Wordle answer: April 7, 2026.
DUNCE
An unintelligent person.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DANSE
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DENTE
A surname from Italian.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DINGE
Dinginess.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DONEE
Someone who receives a gift from a donor.
“John became the donee of the bone marrow donated by his brother.”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
DONNE
A surname, notably held by John Donne, English poet
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match D_N_E?
- 8 five-letter words match D_N_E 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, DANSE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.45 bits against the possible answers.