Five-letter words starting with PE and ending in N (PE__N)
PECAN is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits PE__N?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter C, D, K, L, P
- 4th letter A, I, O
Meanings and answer history
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PECAN
A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the central and southern United States, having deeply furrowed bark, pinnately compound leaves, and edible nuts.
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Past Wordle answer: January 7, 2026.
PEDON
A three-dimensional body of soil with dimensions large enough to permit the study of individual soil horizons.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PEKAN
A fisher cat or fisher (Pekania pennanti, syn. Martes pennanti)
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PEKIN
A city, the county seat of Tazewell County, Illinois.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PELON
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PEPON
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match PE__N?
- 6 five-letter words match PE__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, PELON has the highest feedback entropy at 5.03 bits against the possible answers.