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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: MOLER

Position 2I 33%O 33%A 17%Y 17%

Position 4A 50%E 33%O 17%

MOLAR is the only possible answer that fits.

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

Possible answer MOLAR last recorded Dec 30, 2022

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MOLAR

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MOLAR used MALAR guess MILER guess MILOR guess MOLER guess MYLAR guess

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MOLAR

A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

“Jamie had a molar removed as it was decaying.”

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Past Wordle answer: December 30, 2022.

MALAR

Pertaining to the cheek.

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MILER

An athlete or a horse who specializes in running races of one mile, or a specified number of miles.

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MILOR

Alternative form of milord (“English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style”).

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MOLER

Synonym of molecatcher (“one who catches moles”).

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MYLAR

A polyester film.

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How many five-letter words match M_L_R?: 6 five-letter words match M_L_R 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, MOLER has the highest feedback entropy at 5.21 bits against the possible answers.