- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.58 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching R__B_
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words1 not previously used2 past answersBest matching test word: RHABD
Position 2U 44%A 11%E 11%H 11%
Position 3B 56%M 22%A 11%G 11%
Position 5Y 33%O 22%A 11%D 11%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
RABBI
possible
RUGBY
used
RUMBA
used
REBBE
guess
RHABD
guess
RIBBY
guess
ROBBO
guess
RUBBY
guess
RUMBO
guess
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This pattern has 9 words in the Wordle guess list; 3 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 3 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: RUGBY (December 18, 2025); RUMBA (February 13, 2025).
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__B_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, H, I, O, U
- 3rd letter A, B, G, M
- 5th letter A, D, E, I, O, Y
Meanings and answer history
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RABBI
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
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.
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.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: December 18, 2025.
RUMBA
A slow-paced Cuban partner dance in 4:4 time.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: February 13, 2025.
REBBE
The spiritual leader of a Hasidic Jewish community.
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.
RHABD
A rod-shaped spicule in some sponges
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.
RIBBY
Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.
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.
ROBBO
A diminutive of the given name Robert or Robin.
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.
RUBBY
rubbing alcohol.
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.
RUMBO
A type of punch made chiefly from rum; grog.
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__B_?
- 9 five-letter words match R__B_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 3 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, RHABD has the highest feedback entropy at 4.51 bits against the possible answers.