Five-letter words starting with S and ending in MY (S__MY)
SLIMY 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 S__MY?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, L, P, T, W
- 3rd letter A, I, M, U, Y
Meanings and answer history
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SLIMY
Of or pertaining to slime.
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SAMMY
To moisten (animal skins) with water.
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SEAMY
Sordid, squalid or corrupt.
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SPUMY
frothy, emitting froth or spume
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STIMY
Alternative spelling of stymie.
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STYMY
Alternative spelling of stymie.
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SWAMY
Dated form of swami.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match S__MY?
- 7 five-letter words match S__MY 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, SEAMY has the highest feedback entropy at 5.04 bits against the possible answers.