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

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

Position 4B 83%L 17%

NOBLY is the only possible answer that fits.

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

Possible answer NOBLY last recorded Jun 5, 2026

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NOBLY

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

NOBLY used NABBY guess NEBBY guess NIBBY guess NOBBY guess NUBBY guess

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NOBLY

In a noble manner.

“In the end he died nobly, trying to save the lives of others.”

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Past Wordle answer: June 5, 2026.

NABBY

A skiff used for fishing.

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NEBBY

Overly inquiring; nosey.

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NIBBY

Full of nibs.

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NOBBY

Wealthy or of high social position; of or pertaining to a nob (person of great wealth or social standing).

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NUBBY

Knobbly; covered with small knobs.

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How many five-letter words match N_B_Y?: 6 five-letter words match N_B_Y 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, NOBLY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.38 bits against the possible answers.