Five-letter words starting with N and ending in N (N___N)
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What the remaining words have in common
10 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: NASON
NYLON is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 9 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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Pattern guide
What fits N___N?
All 10 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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
Meanings and answer history
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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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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
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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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
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.