Five-letter words matching P_CA_
PECAN is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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What fits P_CA_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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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
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
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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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
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.