Five-letter words matching H_L_O
HELLO is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits H_L_O?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter I, L
Meanings and answer history
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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.
HALLO
Alternative form of hello (“greeting”).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
HELIO
A heliotrope (surveying instrument).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
HILLO
Obsolete form of hello.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
HOLLO
A cry of "hollo"
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
HULLO
Alternative form of hello (Greeting.)
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match H_L_O?
- 6 five-letter words match H_L_O in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.