Five-letter words matching S_TA_
SITAR is the only possible answer that fits.
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Pattern guide
What fits S_TA_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
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- 2nd letter A, E, H, I
- 5th letter E, I, L, R, Y
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SITAR
A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
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Past Wordle answer: January 3, 2026.
SATAI
Alternative spelling of satay.
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SATAY
A dish made from small pieces of meat or fish grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy peanut sauce, originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.
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SETAE
plural of seta
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SETAL
Of, pertaining to, or having setae
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SHTAR
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match S_TA_?
- 6 five-letter words match S_TA_ 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, SETAL has the highest feedback entropy at 5.64 bits against the possible answers.