Five-letter words matching T_N_Y

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TANGY is the only possible answer that fits.

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TANGY

Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

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Past Wordle answer: January 14, 2022.

TANKY

Having a dank quality resulting from excessive ageing in a tank.

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TANSY

A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

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TANTY

A tantrum.

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TENNY

Alternative form of tenné.

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TENTY

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TINNY

Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

“The object had a tinny appearance.”

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TINTY

inharmoniously tinted; making poor use of colour

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TONEY

Alternative spelling of tony.

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TUNNY

Synonym of tuna.

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