Five-letter words starting with P and ending in NG (P__NG)
PRONG is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits P__NG?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter H, I, L, R
- 3rd letter A, I, O, U
Meanings and answer history
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PRONG
A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool.
“a pitchfork with four prongs”
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Past Wordle answer: July 23, 2024.
PHANG
Obsolete form of fang.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PIING
present participle and gerund of pi
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PLING
A soft bell-like sound; ding.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PLONG
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PLUNG
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PRANG
An accident involving a motor vehicle, typically minor and without casualties.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PRING
A surname.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match P__NG?
- 8 five-letter words match P__NG 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, PRANG has the highest feedback entropy at 4.8 bits against the possible answers.