Five-letter words matching S_MA_
SUMAC is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits S_MA_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, O, U, Y
- 5th letter C, N, R, S
Meanings and answer history
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SUMAC
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and certain other genera in Anacardiaceae.
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Past Wordle answer: January 18, 2026.
SAMAN
A fine; a monetary penalty imposed for breaking the law.
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SAMAS
plural of Sama
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SEMAS
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SIMAR
A type of ecclesiastical vestment, similar to a cassock.
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SIMAS
plural of sima
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SOMAN
A highly toxic G-series nerve agent in the organophosphate class of chemical warfare agents. It works by irreversibly inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme needed to regulate nerve signals, which leads to uncontrolled muscle activity and disruption of vital nervous system functions.
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SOMAS
plural of soma
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SYMAR
Alternative form of simar.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match S_MA_?
- 9 five-letter words match S_MA_ 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, SIMAR has the highest feedback entropy at 5.18 bits against the possible answers.