- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching G_AS_
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6 matching words0 not previously used4 past answersBest matching test word: GRASP
Position 2R 33%E 17%H 17%L 17%
Position 5S 33%A 17%H 17%P 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; 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: GLASS (May 19, 2022); GNASH (September 6, 2023); GRASP (March 10, 2024); GRASS (December 17, 2025).
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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 G_AS_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter E, H, L, N, R
- 5th letter A, H, P, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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GLASS
An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
“This tabletop is made of glass.”
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Past Wordle answer: May 19, 2022.
GNASH
To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
“gnashing your teeth”
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Past Wordle answer: September 6, 2023.
GRASP
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
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Past Wordle answer: March 10, 2024.
GRASS
Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
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Past Wordle answer: December 17, 2025.
GEASA
plural of geis
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GHAST
Alternative form of gast.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match G_AS_?
- 6 five-letter words match G_AS_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, GRASP has the highest feedback entropy at 4.86 bits against the possible answers.