- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words starting with L and ending in AL (L__AL)
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This pattern has 6 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: LEGAL (July 17, 2026); LOCAL (March 13, 2024); LOYAL (September 26, 2023).
ABBEY does not fit this page's clues. LOCAL keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.0 (1 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits L__AL?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, O
- 3rd letter C, G, H, R, V, Y
Meanings and answer history
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LEGAL
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
“legal profession”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: July 17, 2026.
LOCAL
From or in a nearby location.
“We prefer local produce.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: March 13, 2024.
LOYAL
Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
“Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: September 26, 2023.
LAHAL
Alternative form of slahal (“gambling game”).
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
LAVAL
Of or relating to lava.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
LORAL
Of or pertaining to the lore.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match L__AL?
- 6 five-letter words match L__AL in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, LORAL has the highest feedback entropy at 4.74 bits against the possible answers.