- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.81 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words starting with FL and ending in K (FL__K)
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words2 not previously used5 past answersTight family: FL_CK (4)
Position 3A 33%E 22%I 22%O 11%
Position 4C 44%N 22%S 22%E 11%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
Primary objective: finish in the turns you have left
Can you finish FL__K?
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Plans use our working Wordle answer pool, including previously used answers. A guarantee applies to that pool and the clues you enter.
Two-turn example: ACIES
In normal mode, this play can cover 7 of 7 possible answers within two guesses, using the pattern alone.
See how the feedback separates the answers
- Gray, Gray, Gray, Gray, Gray FLUNK — play this answer next
- Gray, Yellow, Gray, Gray, Gray FLOCK — play this answer next
- Gray, Yellow, Gray, Yellow, Gray FLECK — play this answer next
- Gray, Yellow, Green, Gray, Gray FLICK — play this answer next
- Yellow, Gray, Gray, Gray, Gray FLANK — play this answer next
- Yellow, Gray, Gray, Gray, Yellow FLASK — play this answer next
- Yellow, Yellow, Gray, Gray, Gray FLACK — play this answer next
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This pattern has 9 words in the Wordle guess list; 7 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 7 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: FLANK (July 20, 2023); FLASK (May 20, 2023); FLICK (September 3, 2021); FLOCK (July 18, 2022); FLUNK (August 29, 2024).
ACIES does not fit this page's clues. FLANK keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 2.14 (3 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Trap warning:
FL_CK
FLACK, FLECK, FLICK, FLOCK differ only in the third position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ACIES tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits FL__K?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 7 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter C, E, N, S
Meanings and answer history
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FLACK
A publicist, a publicity agent.
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.
FLANK
To attack the flank(s) of.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: July 20, 2023.
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.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: May 20, 2023.
FLECK
A flake.
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.
FLICK
A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
“He removed the speck of dust with a flick of his finger.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: September 3, 2021.
FLOCK
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: July 18, 2022.
FLUNK
Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.
“He flunked math, again.”
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 29, 2024.
FLEEK
Alternative form of on fleek.
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.
FLISK
A comb with large teeth.
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 FL__K?
- 9 five-letter words match FL__K in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 7 are possible answers.