Five-letter words starting with S and ending in EK (S__EK)
SLEEK is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits S__EK?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, H, L, M, N, T
- 3rd letter E, M, O
Meanings and answer history
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SLEEK
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
“sleek hair”
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Past Wordle answer: January 5, 2023.
SAMEK
Alternative form of samekh.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SHMEK
Alternative form of schmeck.
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SMEEK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SNOEK
An edible fish, Thyrsites atun, native to South African (Cape), South American and Australian waters, often smoked or salted.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STEEK
To stitch (sew with a needle).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match S__EK?
- 6 five-letter words match S__EK 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, SNOEK has the highest feedback entropy at 4.91 bits against the possible answers.