Five-letter words matching G_NI_

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GENIE is the only possible answer that fits.

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What fits G_NI_?

All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 2nd letter E, O, Y
  • 5th letter A, C, E, F, I, N, O, P
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GENIE

A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.

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Past Wordle answer: April 24, 2025.

GENIC

of, relating to, produced by, or being a gene

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GENII

plural of genius

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GENIN

The steroid-related portion of some types of glycosides

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GENIO

Somebody having a particular way of thinking.

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GENIP

A succulent berry with a thick rind, the fruit of plants in the genus Genipa.

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GONIA

plural of gonion

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GONIF

Alternative form of ganef.

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GYNIE

Diminutive of gynaecologist.

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