Five-letter words matching GI_L_

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Position 3R 50%L 33%B 17%
Position 5S 33%Y 33%F 17%I 17%
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GIRLY is the only possible answer that fits.

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GIRLY possible GILLS guess GIRLS guess GIBLI guess GILLY guess GIRLF guess

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What fits GI_L_?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 3rd letter B, L, R
  • 5th letter F, I, S, Y
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GIRLY

Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.

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GILLS

plural of gill

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GIRLS

plural of girl

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GIBLI

Alternative form of ghibli.

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GILLY

Alternative spelling of gillie (“a guide”).

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GIRLF

Clipping of girlfriend.

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How many five-letter words match GI_L_?
6 five-letter words match GI_L_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.