- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
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Five-letter words matching G_IN_
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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: GLINT (December 23, 2025); GOING (November 19, 2024); GRIND (June 16, 2024).
AARTI does not fit this page's clues. GLINT keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.67 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues 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 G_IN_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, L, O, R, W
- 5th letter D, E, G, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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GLINT
A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.
“I saw the glint of metal as he raised the gun.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 23, 2025.
GOING
present participle and gerund of go
“I'm afraid I must be going.”
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Past Wordle answer: November 19, 2024.
GRIND
To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
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Past Wordle answer: June 16, 2024.
GAINS
plural of gain
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GRINS
plural of grin
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GWINE
present participle of go
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match G_IN_?
- 6 five-letter words match G_IN_ 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, GAINS has the highest feedback entropy at 4.9 bits against the possible answers.