Five-letter words matching L_N_Y
LANKY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits L_N_Y?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, I
- 4th letter D, E, G, K, N, T
Meanings and answer history
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LANKY
Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
“tall and lanky”
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Past Wordle answer: August 18, 2024.
LINDY
A jitterbug, originated in Harlem, New York.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
LINEY
Resembling or characterised by lines.
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LINGY
Having ling, or heather, growing on it.
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LINKY
Of or pertaining to hyperlinks.
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LINNY
Alternative form of linhay.
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LINTY
Covered with lint.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match L_N_Y?
- 7 five-letter words match L_N_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.