Five-letter words matching P_OO_
PROOF is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits P_OO_?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter H, L, R
- 5th letter F, H, K, O, T
Meanings and answer history
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PROOF
An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
“I need proof of your unconditional love. Lend me some dough.”
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Past Wordle answer: January 2, 2026.
PHOOH
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PHOOO
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PLOOK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PLOOT
Alternative spelling of plout
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PROOK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PROOT
A command to a donkey or mule to move faster.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match P_OO_?
- 7 five-letter words match P_OO_ 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, PROOT has the highest feedback entropy at 4.52 bits against the possible answers.