Five-letter words matching HE_L_

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What fits HE_L_?

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  • 3rd letter A, E, I, L, R
  • 5th letter A, D, O, S, Y
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HELLO

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.

“Hello, everyone.”

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Past Wordle answer: August 11, 2023.

HEALS

third-person singular simple present indicative of heal

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HEELS

plural of heel

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HELLA

An intensifier, signifying an abundance of a thing; much or many.

“There are hella people here.”

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HELLS

plural of hell

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HEALD

Alternative form of hield.

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HEILS

third-person singular simple present indicative of heil

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HELLY

Synonym of hell.

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HERLS

plural of herl

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