Five-letter words matching P_NI_
PANIC 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 P_NI_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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- 2nd letter A, E, U
- 5th letter C, E, M, R, S
Meanings and answer history
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PANIC
Of fear, fright, etc: overwhelming or sudden.
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Past Wordle answer: January 15, 2022.
PENIS
The male erectile reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse that in the human male and other placental mammals is also used for urination; the tubular portion of the external male genitalia (excluding the scrotum).
“The female clitoris is homologous to the male penis.”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PANIM
Alternative spelling of paynim.
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PANIR
Alternative form of paneer.
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PENIE
Obsolete form of penny.
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PUNIM
The face (front part of the head).
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match P_NI_?
- 6 five-letter words match P_NI_ 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, PANIR has the highest feedback entropy at 5.22 bits against the possible answers.