- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.59 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words starting with S and ending in AK (S__AK)
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This pattern has 7 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: SNEAK (October 28, 2022); SPEAK (March 28, 2024); STEAK (July 14, 2026).
ABNET does not fit this page's clues. SNEAK keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.67 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
S_EAK
SNEAK, SPEAK, STEAK differ only in the second position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABNET tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits S__AK?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter E, M, N, P, T, U
- 3rd letter A, B, E, R, V
Meanings and answer history
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SNEAK
One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information.
“My little brother is such a sneak; yesterday I caught him trying to look through my diary.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: October 28, 2022.
SPEAK
To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
“I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: March 28, 2024.
STEAK
Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: July 14, 2026.
SEVAK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SMAAK
To like; to be attracted to.
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.
STRAK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SUBAK
An ancient Korean barehand martial art.
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 S__AK?
- 7 five-letter words match S__AK 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, STEAK has the highest feedback entropy at 4.94 bits against the possible answers.