5 FiveLetterWords

Five-letter words matching P_CA_

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8 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: PECAN

Position 2A 38%I 25%E 13%O 13%
Position 5N 38%S 25%I 13%L 13%

PECAN is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer PECAN last recorded Jan 7, 2026

Possible answers

PECAN

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What fits P_CA_?

All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
  • 5th letter I, L, N, S, Y
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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.

PACAI

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PACAS

plural of paca

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PACAY

A Peruvian leguminous tree, Inga feuilleei, cultivated for its large white edible pods.

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PICAL

Alternative form of picul.

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PICAS

plural of pica

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POCAN

The poke, Phytolacca americana (formerly Phytolacca decandra).

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PUCAN

Alternative form of pookaun.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match P_CA_?
8 five-letter words match P_CA_ 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, PECAN has the highest feedback entropy at 5.03 bits against the possible answers.