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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: EAGER

Position 2D 50%G 33%A 17%

Position 5R 50%D 33%S 17%

EAGER is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer EAGER last recorded May 15, 2025

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EAGER

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

EAGER used EDGED guess EDGES guess EDGER guess EGGED guess EGGER guess

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EAGER

Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.

“Stacey is very eager to go cycling this weekend.”

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Past Wordle answer: May 15, 2025.

EDGED

simple past and past participle of edge

“Already a mentally fragile boy, he now edged towards insanity.”

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EDGES

plural of edge

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EDGER

A tool that is used to trim the edges of a lawn.

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EGGED

Containing or bearing eggs.

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EGGER

One who gathers eggs.

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How many five-letter words match E_GE_?: 6 five-letter words match E_GE_ 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, EAGER has the highest feedback entropy at 4.78 bits against the possible answers.