Five-letter words matching K__F_
KNIFE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits K__F_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, H, I, N, O, R, U
- 3rd letter A, E, F, I, L, R
- 5th letter E, I, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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KNIFE
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
“He was looking for a knife to chop some steak.”
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Past Wordle answer: September 18, 2025.
KRAFT
A kind of strong, smooth brown wrapping paper.
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KAIFS
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KEEFS
plural of Keef
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KERFS
plural of kerf
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KHAFS
plural of khaf
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KIEFS
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KOFFS
plural of koff
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KULFI
A flavoured frozen dessert of South Asia, made from milk and resembling ice cream.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match K__F_?
- 9 five-letter words match K__F_ 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, KRAFT has the highest feedback entropy at 4.61 bits against the possible answers.