Five-letter words starting with FA and ending in R (FA__R)

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9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answer

Position 3K 22%V 22%C 11%D 11%
Position 4E 67%I 22%O 11%
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FAVOR is the only possible answer that fits.

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FAVOR used FACER guess FADER guess FAKER guess FAKIR guess FAQIR guess FARER guess FAVER guess FAYER guess

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What fits FA__R?

All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 3rd letter C, D, K, Q, R, V, Y
  • 4th letter E, I, O
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FAVOR

A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

“He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.”

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Past Wordle answer: January 12, 2022.

FACER

An unexpected and stunning blow or defeat.

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FADER

A device used to raise and lower sound volume.

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FAKER

One who fakes something.

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FAKIR

A religious mendicant who owns no personal property.

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FAQIR

Alternative spelling of fakir.

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FARER

One who fares or travels, a traveller, tripper

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FAVER

A surname from French.

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FAYER

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