Five-letter words starting with SP and ending in R (SP__R)
SPEAR is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits SP__R?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 3rd letter A, E, I, O, U
- 4th letter A, E, I, O
Meanings and answer history
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SPEAR
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
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Past Wordle answer: March 3, 2025.
SPAER
One who spaes or foretells; a diviner.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SPEER
to ask, to inquire
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SPEIR
A surname.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SPIER
One who spies; a spy.
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SPOOR
The track, trail, droppings, or scent of an animal.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SPUER
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match SP__R?
- 7 five-letter words match SP__R 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, SPAER has the highest feedback entropy at 5.49 bits against the possible answers.