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6 matching words0 not previously used0 past answersBest matching test word: NERAL

Position 3R 33%B 17%V 17%W 17%

Position 4E 50%A 33%O 17%

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NEBEL

A Hebrew stringed instrument, possibly the same as the nabla.

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NERAL

citral

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NEROL

The monoterpene alcohol (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, found in many essential oils.

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NEVEL

Alternative form of nebel

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NEWEL

Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.

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NEXAL

Relating to a nexus.

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How many five-letter words match NE__L?: 6 five-letter words match NE__L in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 0 are possible answers.
Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?: Among all matching words, NERAL has the highest feedback entropy at 5.52 bits against the possible answers.