- 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 matching T_AI_
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This pattern has 6 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: TRAIL (February 17, 2025); TRAIN (May 4, 2022); TRAIT (June 8, 2022).
ABLET does not fit this page's clues. TRAIL 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:
TRAI_
TRAIL, TRAIN, TRAIT differ only in the fifth position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABLET tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits T_AI_?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 3 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter H, R, W
- 5th letter K, L, M, N, T
Meanings and answer history
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TRAIL
To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
“The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: February 17, 2025.
TRAIN
Elongated or trailing portion.
“Unfortunately, the leading bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they were walking down the aisle.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: May 4, 2022.
TRAIT
An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.
“inherited traits and acquired traits”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: June 8, 2022.
TWAIN
Pair, couple.
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.
THAIM
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
TRAIK
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match T_AI_?
- 6 five-letter words match T_AI_ 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, TRAIL has the highest feedback entropy at 5.6 bits against the possible answers.