Five-letter words starting with RU and ending in BY (RU_BY)
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2 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: RUGBY
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RUGBY is the only possible answer that fits.
The other match is a valid Wordle guess, but not a possible answer.
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used already been a Wordle answer · Likelihood labels describe modelled chance within a year, not eligibility. Method.
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RUGBY leaves 1.0 matching words on average, weighted by the answer model through 2026-11-05. Every one of the 14,855 accepted guesses was compared. All 2 matching words count, including words outside the working answer pool.
This move also fits the list, with a 81.6% modelled chance of solving immediately under these assumptions.
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| Guesses left | First move | Solve chance | Every answer covered? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUGBY | 81.6% | No (1/2) |
| 2 | RUBBY | 100.0% | Yes (2/2) |
| 3 | RUBBY | 100.0% | Yes (2/2) |
| 4 | RUBBY | 100.0% | Yes (2/2) |
| 5 | RUBBY | 100.0% | Yes (2/2) |
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What fits RU_BY?
All 2 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter B, G
Meanings and answer history
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RUGBY
A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.
“The scrum is a distinctive element of rugby.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 18, 2025.
RUBBY
rubbing alcohol.
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- How many five-letter words match RU_BY?
- 2 five-letter words match RU_BY in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.