Five-letter words matching G_NE_

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GONER 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_NE_?

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

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  • 5th letter F, R, S, T, V
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GONER

Someone (or something) doomed; a hopeless case, especially someone who is bound to die soon.

“I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work.”

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Past Wordle answer: September 13, 2021.

GENES

plural of gene

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GANEF

A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.

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GANEV

Alternative form of ganef.

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GENET

Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.

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GONEF

Alternative form of ganef.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match G_NE_?
6 five-letter words match G_NE_ 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, GONER has the highest feedback entropy at 5.17 bits against the possible answers.
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