Five-letter words starting with N and ending in N (N___N)

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Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U, Y
  • 3rd letter C, L, M, N, S, T, X
  • 4th letter A, E, I, O
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NYLON

Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.

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Past Wordle answer: October 7, 2025.

NASON

A surname.

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NEXIN

A protein that constitutes a link between microtubules in cilia and flagella.

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NINON

A sheer fabric of silk, rayon, or nylon made in a variety of tight smooth weaves or open lacy patterns.

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NISIN

A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.

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NITON

Former name of radon.

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NOMEN

A taxonomic name.

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NONAN

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NUCIN

juglone

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NUMEN

A divinity, especially a local or presiding god.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match N___N?
10 five-letter words match N___N 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, NASON has the highest feedback entropy at 4.38 bits against the possible answers.
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