- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.32 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words matching FL_S_
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 5 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 5 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: FLASH (December 20, 2024); FLASK (May 20, 2023); FLESH (August 11, 2021); FLOSS (July 20, 2021).
AAHED does not fit this page's clues. FLASH keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.4 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
FL_SH
FLASH, FLESH, FLUSH differ only in the third position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; AAHED tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits FL_S_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 5 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 5th letter H, K, S
Meanings and answer history
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FLASH
To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
“He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 20, 2024.
FLASK
A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.
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Past Wordle answer: May 20, 2023.
FLESH
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
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Past Wordle answer: August 11, 2021.
FLOSS
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
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Past Wordle answer: July 20, 2021.
FLUSH
A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FLISK
A comb with large teeth.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FLOSH
Alternative form of floss (“fibres of corncob, bean plants, etc.”).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match FL_S_?
- 7 five-letter words match FL_S_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 5 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, FLASH has the highest feedback entropy at 4.65 bits against the possible answers.