- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.32 bits
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Five-letter words matching P_T_Y
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This pattern has 8 words in the Wordle guess list; 5 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 5 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: PATSY (May 3, 2025); PATTY (August 9, 2022); PETTY (June 16, 2025); PITHY (November 14, 2021).
ABATE does not fit this page's clues. PATTY keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.4 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
P_TTY
PATTY, PETTY, PUTTY differ only in the second position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABATE tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits P_T_Y?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 5 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter H, L, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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PATSY
A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
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Past Wordle answer: May 3, 2025.
PATTY
A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
“The cook fried the hamburger patty, then put it in a bun.”
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Past Wordle answer: August 9, 2022.
PETTY
Having little or no importance.
“a petty fault petty squabbles”
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Past Wordle answer: June 16, 2025.
PITHY
Concise and meaningful.
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Past Wordle answer: November 14, 2021.
PUTTY
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
POTTY
A chamber pot.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PATLY
In a pat manner; fitly, seasonably, conveniently, appositely.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
POTSY
A children's game, similar to hopscotch, especially popular in New York.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match P_T_Y?
- 8 five-letter words match P_T_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 5 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, PATLY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.85 bits against the possible answers.