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It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching R_N_Y
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matching words
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What the remaining words have in common
10 matching words1 not previously used1 past answer
Position 2A 40%E 20%I 20%U 20%
Position 4D 20%G 20%N 20%T 20%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
Primary objective: finish in the turns you have left
Can you finish R_N_Y?
Set your guesses left, add the feedback you already have, and explore what each next guess could reveal. This planner starts with R_N_Y as your green-letter clues.
Plans use our working Wordle answer pool, including previously used answers. A guarantee applies to that pool and the clues you enter.
Two-turn example: RANDY
In normal mode, this play can cover 2 of 2 possible answers within two guesses, using the pattern alone.
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- Green, Gray, Green, Gray, Green RUNNY — play this answer next
- Green, Green, Green, Green, Green RANDY — solved on this guess
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How to play this shortlist
This pattern has 10 words in the Wordle guess list; 2 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 2 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: RUNNY (August 24, 2026).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits R_N_Y?
All 10 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, U
- 4th letter A, D, E, G, N, T
Meanings and answer history
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RANDY
Sexually aroused; full of sexual lust.
“If you're feeling randy, give me a call and I'll come round and give you some hot lovin'.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RUNNY
Fluid; readily flowing.
“runny honey”
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Past Wordle answer: August 24, 2026.
RANGY
Slender and long of limb; lanky.
“For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RANNY
A shrew (the animal).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RANTY
Characterised by ranting.
“a ranty manifesto”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RENAY
To renounce (one’s faith or god), to apostasize from.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RENEY
Alternative form of renay.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RINDY
Having a rind or skin.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RINGY
Having a ringing or reverberating sound.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RUNTY
Having the characteristics of a runt; small and stunted; diminutive.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match R_N_Y?
- 10 five-letter words match R_N_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.