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KAYAK is the only possible answer that fits.

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What fits K_Y__?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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KAYAK

A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck.

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Past Wordle answer: April 21, 2023.

KAYLE

A pin used in kayles or skittles.

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KAYOS

plural of kayo

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KEYED

simple past and past participle of key

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KEYER

One who, or that which, keys.

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KHYAL

A form of Indian song composed of two matras.

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KUYAS

plural of kuya

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How many five-letter words match K_Y__?
7 five-letter words match K_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, KAYLE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.87 bits against the possible answers.
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