Five-letter words matching G_MB_

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What fits G_MB_?

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  • 2nd letter A, O, U
  • 5th letter A, E, O, S
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GUMBO

Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules.

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Past Wordle answer: January 13, 2026.

GAMBA

Abbreviation of viola da gamba.

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GAMBE

Alternative form of gamb.

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GAMBO

A low, flat cart, typically two-wheeled and with the sides consisting only of poles, used for carrying hay, corn, etc., over fields or uneven ground.

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GAMBS

plural of gamb

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GOMBO

Alternative form of gumbo (“stew, okra”).

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match G_MB_?
6 five-letter words match G_MB_ 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, GAMBE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.58 bits against the possible answers.
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