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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: JOULE

Position 3L 50%W 33%U 17%

Position 5S 33%Y 33%E 17%O 17%

JOLLY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer JOLLY last recorded Apr 21, 2024

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JOLLY

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

JOLLY used JOLLO guess JOLLS guess JOULE guess JOWLS guess JOWLY guess

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JOLLY

Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.

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Past Wordle answer: April 21, 2024.

JOLLO

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JOLLS

plural of joll

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JOULE

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second).

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JOWLS

plural of jowl

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JOWLY

Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.

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How many five-letter words match JO_L_?: 6 five-letter words match JO_L_ 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, JOULE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.52 bits against the possible answers.