- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 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 F_L_Y
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words1 not previously used3 past answersTight family: F_LLY (3)
Position 2O 33%E 22%I 22%A 11%
Position 4L 44%E 11%K 11%M 11%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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Two-turn example: AIOLI
In normal mode, this play can cover 4 of 4 possible answers within two guesses, using the pattern alone.
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- Gray, Gray, Gray, Green, Gray FULLY — play this answer next
- Gray, Gray, Yellow, Green, Gray FOLLY — play this answer next
- Gray, Green, Gray, Yellow, Gray FILMY — play this answer next
- Gray, Green, Gray, Green, Gray FILLY — play this answer next
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This pattern has 9 words in the Wordle guess list; 4 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 4 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: FILLY (January 5, 2026); FOLLY (July 10, 2023); FULLY (September 18, 2024).
AIOLI does not fit this page's clues. FILLY keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.5 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
F_LLY
FILLY, FOLLY, FULLY differ only in the second position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; AIOLI tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits F_L_Y?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter E, K, L, M, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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FILLY
A young female horse.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: January 5, 2026.
FILMY
Resembling or made of a thin film; gauzy.
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.
FOLLY
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
“It would be folly to walk all that way, knowing the shops are probably shut by now.”
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 10, 2023.
FULLY
In a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
“He is fully capable of meeting his responsibilities.”
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 18, 2024.
FOLEY
The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.
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.
FALSY
Evaluating to false in a Boolean context.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FELLY
The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
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.
FELTY
Of, pertaining to, or similar to felt.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FOLKY
Having the character of folk music
“The band opened with a folky little number.”
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 F_L_Y?
- 9 five-letter words match F_L_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.