5 FiveLetterWords

Five-letter words matching HY_N_

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Position 3E 50%I 25%M 25%
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HYENA is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 3 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer HYENA last recorded Dec 8, 2024

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HYENA

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

HYENA used HYMNS guess HYENS guess HYING guess

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What fits HY_N_?

All 4 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 5th letter A, G, S
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HYENA

Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

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Past Wordle answer: December 8, 2024.

HYMNS

plural of hymn

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HYENS

plural of hyen

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HYING

present participle and gerund of hie

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How many five-letter words match HY_N_?
4 five-letter words match HY_N_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.