Five-letter words starting with JO and ending in Y (JO__Y)

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JOLLY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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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
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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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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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JOWLY

Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.

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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.
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