Five-letter words starting with JO and ending in Y (JO__Y)
JOLLY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits JO__Y?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter C, K, L, N, T, W
- 4th letter E, K, L, T
Meanings and answer history
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JOLLY
Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.
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Past Wordle answer: April 21, 2024.
JOCKY
Jocklike.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
JOKEY
Alternative spelling of joky.
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JOLTY
Characterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
JONTY
A diminutive of the male given name Jonathan.
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JOTTY
Written as, or like, a brief informal sketch.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
JOWLY
Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match JO__Y?
- 7 five-letter words match JO__Y 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, JOLTY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.05 bits against the possible answers.