Five-letter words matching G_U_Y

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

Position 2A 67%L 17%O 17%
Position 4C 17%D 17%E 17%M 17%

GAUDY 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_U_Y?

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

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  • 2nd letter A, L, O
  • 4th letter C, D, E, M, T, Z
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GAUDY

Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

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Past Wordle answer: November 15, 2021.

GAUCY

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GAUMY

Sticky; smeared with something sticky.

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GAUZY

Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.

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GLUEY

Viscous and adhesive, as glue.

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GOUTY

Suffering from gout.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match G_U_Y?
6 five-letter words match G_U_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, GLUEY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.71 bits against the possible answers.