Five-letter words matching F_ER_
FIERY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits F_ER_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, R, U
- 5th letter E, I, O, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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FIERY
Of or relating to fire.
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Past Wordle answer: January 17, 2026.
FAERY
Obsolete spelling of fairy.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FEERS
plural of feer
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FIERE
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FIERI
A surname from Italian.
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FIERS
plural of fier
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FRERE
A surname.
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FUERO
A code; a charter; a grant of privileges.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match F_ER_?
- 8 five-letter words match F_ER_ 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, FAERY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.94 bits against the possible answers.