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It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words starting with F and ending in RY (F__RY)
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words2 not previously used2 past answers
Position 2A 22%I 22%L 22%E 11%
Position 3R 33%E 22%O 22%A 11%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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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: FERRY (December 27, 2021); FIERY (January 17, 2026).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits F__RY?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, L, R, U
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, R
Meanings and answer history
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FAIRY
A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FERRY
To carry; transport; convey.
“Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 27, 2021.
FIERY
Of or relating to fire.
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Past Wordle answer: January 17, 2026.
FURRY
Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.
“His treatment of our furry friends was nothing short of appalling.”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FAERY
Obsolete spelling of fairy.
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FIRRY
Abounding in firs.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FLARY
flaring
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FLORY
Decorated with fleurs-de-lis projecting from it.
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FRORY
Covered with a froth resembling hoar frost.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match F__RY?
- 9 five-letter words match F__RY in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.