Five-letter words starting with NE and ending in E (NE__E)
NERVE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 9 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits NE__E?
All 10 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, C, E, F, I, R, U, W
- 4th letter F, H, I, L, M, S, V, Z
Meanings and answer history
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NERVE
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
“The nerves can be seen through the skin.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 1, 2025.
NEAFE
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
NECHE
A town in North Dakota.
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NEELE
A needle.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
NEESE
Alternative form of neeze.
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NEEZE
To sneeze.
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NEFIE
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NEIVE
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NEUME
Any of a set of signs used in early musical notation.
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NEWIE
Something newly released, such as a song or film.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match NE__E?
- 10 five-letter words match NE__E 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, NEAFE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.59 bits against the possible answers.