Five-letter words matching GI_L_

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6 matching words1 not previously used0 past answersBest matching test word: GIRLS

Position 3R 50%L 33%B 17%
Position 5S 33%Y 33%F 17%I 17%

GIRLY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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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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Common questions
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.
Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
Among all matching words, GIRLS has the highest feedback entropy at 4.84 bits against the possible answers.