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PINKY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 9 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits P_NK_?

All 10 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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PINKY

Pinkish.

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Past Wordle answer: March 6, 2023.

PANKO

Coarse, dry breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine.

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Not listed among past Wordle answers.

PANKS

plural of pank

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PENKS

plural of penk

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PINKO

A socialist, particularly one who is not completely communist.

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PINKS

plural of pink

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PONKS

plural of ponk

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PUNKA

Alternative spelling of punkah.

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PUNKS

plural of punk

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PUNKY

Of or pertaining to punk (touchwood); rotted or soft.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match P_NK_?
10 five-letter words match P_NK_ 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, PANKO has the highest feedback entropy at 4.43 bits against the possible answers.
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