Five-letter words matching EL_E_
ELDER is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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What fits EL_E_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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ELDER
comparative degree of old: older, greater than another in age or seniority.
“It's typical for elder married couples to live in retirement homes.”
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Past Wordle answer: February 7, 2022.
ELVES
plural of elf
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ELEET
Dated form of leet (“elite”).
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ELFED
simple past and past participle of elf
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ELMEN
Of or pertaining to an elm tree.
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ELPEE
An LP.
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ELVEN
Originally, a female elf, a fairy, a nymph; (by extension) any elf.
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ELVER
A young eel.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match EL_E_?
- 8 five-letter words match EL_E_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.