Five-letter words matching H__U_
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HUMUS is the only possible answer that fits.
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What fits H__U_?
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Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, I, O, U
- 3rd letter B, C, D, H, K, L, M, P
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HUMUS
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
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HABUS
plural of habu
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HAKUS
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HAPUS
plural of hapu
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HILUM
The eye of a bean or other seed, or the center of that eye; the mark or scar at the point of attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support.
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HILUS
A hilum.
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HOCUS
To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
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HOKUM
(An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
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HUDUD
The statutory punishments prescribed by the Quran for certain crimes, including theft, fornication, adultery, false accusation of adultery, drunkenness, and apostasy.
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HUHUS
plural of huhu
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- 10 five-letter words match H__U_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.