Five-letter words matching G_R_Y

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8 matching words1 not previously used0 past answersBest matching test word: GORAY

Position 2O 38%U 38%E 13%I 13%
Position 4L 25%M 25%A 13%D 13%

GIRLY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits G_R_Y?

All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter E, I, O, U
  • 4th letter A, D, L, M, R, S
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GIRLY

Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.

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GERMY

That carries germs.

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GORAY

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GORMY

Awkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly.

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GORSY

Covered in gorse.

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GURDY

A manual crank used on fishing lines

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GURLY

Fierce and stormy.

“a gurly wind”

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GURRY

A small fort.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match G_R_Y?
8 five-letter words match G_R_Y 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, GORAY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.9 bits against the possible answers.