Five-letter words matching K__V_

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KNAVE is the only possible answer that fits.

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

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What fits K__V_?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter E, I, N
  • 3rd letter A, E, I, R
  • 5th letter E, S
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KNAVE

A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.

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Past Wordle answer: August 30, 2024.

KEEVE

A bleaching vat; a kier.

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Not listed among past Wordle answers.

KERVE

Obsolete form of carve.

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KIEVE

Alternative form of keeve.

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KIEVS

plural of kiev

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KNIVE

Rare form of knife.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match K__V_?
6 five-letter words match K__V_ 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, KNAVE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.44 bits against the possible answers.
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