Five-letter words matching P_T_O

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7 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: PATIO

Position 2O 43%A 14%E 14%I 14%
Position 4T 43%I 14%O 14%R 14%

PATIO is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits P_T_O?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
  • 4th letter I, O, R, S, T
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PATIO

A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

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Past Wordle answer: December 10, 2024.

PETTO

Only used in in petto

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PITSO

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POTOO

Any species of the family Nyctibiidae within the order Nyctibiiformes related to the nightjars (order Caprimulgiformes), and found from southern Mexico to southern Brazil.

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POTRO

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POTTO

A small primate of the genus Perodicticus, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.

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PUTTO

A representation, especially in Renaissance or Baroque art, of a small, naked, often winged (usually male) child; a cherub.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match P_T_O?
7 five-letter words match P_T_O 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, PATIO has the highest feedback entropy at 4.99 bits against the possible answers.