Five-letter words matching H_Z__
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: HAZLE
HAZEL is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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Pattern guide
What fits H_Z__?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, I, U
- 4th letter A, E, L, Z
- 5th letter A, D, E, L, N, R, S, Y
Meanings and answer history
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HAZEL
A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
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Past Wordle answer: April 7, 2025.
HAZAN
Alternative form of hazzan.
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HAZED
Affected by haze; hazy.
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HAZER
One who administers acts of hazing, or abusive initiation.
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HAZES
plural of haze
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HAZLE
Archaic form of hazel.
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HIZEN
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HUZZA
Alternative spelling of huzzah.
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HUZZY
Obsolete spelling of hussy.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match H_Z__?
- 9 five-letter words match H_Z__ 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, HAZLE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.63 bits against the possible answers.