Five-letter words matching L_DE_
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: LADER
LADEN is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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Pattern guide
What fits L_DE_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, O, U
- 5th letter D, E, N, R, S
Meanings and answer history
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LADEN
Weighed down with a load, burdened.
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Past Wordle answer: April 9, 2026.
LADED
simple past and past participle of lade
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LADEE
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LADER
One who loads cargo onto a vessel.
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LADES
third-person singular simple present indicative of lade
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LEDES
plural of lede
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LODEN
A thick waterproof cloth used for garments.
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LODES
plural of lode
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LUDES
plural of lude
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match L_DE_?
- 9 five-letter words match L_DE_ 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, LADER has the highest feedback entropy at 5.43 bits against the possible answers.