- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.58 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching GL_A_
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What the remaining words have in common
6 matching words0 not previously used3 past answersBest matching test word: GLOAT
Position 3E 33%I 33%O 33%
Position 5M 33%L 17%N 17%S 17%
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 6 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: GLEAM (April 27, 2024); GLEAN (August 11, 2022); GLOAT (June 21, 2022).
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 GL_A_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter E, I, O
- 5th letter L, M, N, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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GLEAM
An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
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Past Wordle answer: April 27, 2024.
GLEAN
To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.
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Past Wordle answer: August 11, 2022.
GLOAT
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
“You did well to win the game, but there's no need to gloat about it.”
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Past Wordle answer: June 21, 2022.
GLIAL
Of or pertaining to glia.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GLIAS
Synonym of glia.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GLOAM
To begin to grow dark; to grow dusky.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match GL_A_?
- 6 five-letter words match GL_A_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, GLOAT has the highest feedback entropy at 5.14 bits against the possible answers.