Five-letter words matching EM_T_

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What the remaining words have in common

4 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: EMPTS

Position 3P 50%I 25%O 25%
Position 5S 50%E 25%Y 25%
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EMPTY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 3 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answers

used already been a Wordle answer · Likelihood labels describe modelled chance within a year, not eligibility. Method.

EMPTY Very unlikely used EMITS Very unlikely EMOTE Possible EMPTS Very unlikely

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EMPTS leaves 1.0 matching words on average, weighted by the answer model through 2026-11-05. Every one of the 14,855 accepted guesses was compared. All 4 matching words count, including words outside the working answer pool.

This move also fits the list, with a 0.4% modelled chance of solving immediately under these assumptions.

To attempt the most likely matching answer now, EMOTE has a 97.1% modelled immediate solve chance and leaves 1.057 words on average. This compares an immediate answer attempt with the information gained by the recommended move.

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Feedback after EMPTS; model probabilities conditional on this list
FeedbackRemaining wordsChance
green, green, grey, green, grey EMOTE 97.1%
green, green, green, green, grey EMPTY 2.0%
green, green, grey, green, green EMITS 0.4%
green, green, green, green, green EMPTS 0.4%
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These exact plans keep the shown greens and each later revealed hint. They assume no earlier yellow constraints. A 100% result guarantees a finish only within this matching list and these assumptions.

Best modelled finish probability for each remaining-turn budget
Guesses leftFirst moveSolve chanceEvery answer covered?
1EMOTE97.1%No (1/4)
2EMPTS100.0%Yes (4/4)
3EMITS100.0%Yes (4/4)
4EMITS100.0%Yes (4/4)
5EMITS100.0%Yes (4/4)

How this is calculated

Primary objective: finish in the turns you have left

Can you finish EM_T_?

Set your guesses left, add the feedback you already have, and explore what each next guess could reveal. This planner starts with EM_T_ as your green-letter clues.

Plans use our working Wordle answer pool, including previously used answers. A guarantee applies to that pool and the clues you enter.

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These alternatives optimize how evenly one guess splits the answers. The planner above prioritizes finishing within your remaining turns.

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Pattern guide

What fits EM_T_?

All 4 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 3rd letter I, O, P
  • 5th letter E, S, Y
Meanings and answer history

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EMPTY

Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

“an empty purse”

Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.

Past Wordle answer: August 10, 2023.

EMITS

third-person singular simple present indicative of emit

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.

EMOTE

To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.

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.

EMPTS

third-person singular simple present indicative of empt

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.

Common questions
How many five-letter words match EM_T_?
4 five-letter words match EM_T_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.