Five-letter words matching G_IS_

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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: GRISE

Position 2R 50%E 17%L 17%U 17%
Position 5E 33%T 33%K 17%Y 17%

GUISE 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 G_IS_?

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

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  • 2nd letter E, L, R, U
  • 5th letter E, K, T, Y
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GUISE

A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)

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Past Wordle answer: November 6, 2025.

GEIST

A ghost, an apparition.

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GLISK

To glisten or glitter, sparkle or shine.

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GRISE

Alternative form of grice (“a pig”).

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GRIST

Grain that is to be ground in a mill.

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GRISY

Grim, grisly.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match G_IS_?
6 five-letter words match G_IS_ 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, GRISE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.34 bits against the possible answers.