- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 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 T and ending in IC (T__IC)
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This pattern has 8 words in the Wordle guess list; 4 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 4 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: TONIC (July 19, 2023); TOPIC (December 15, 2023); TOXIC (March 5, 2023); TUNIC (October 29, 2024).
APRON does not fit this page's clues. TONIC keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.5 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
TO_IC
TONIC, TOPIC, TOXIC differ only in the third position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; APRON tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits T__IC?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter E, H, O, U, Y
- 3rd letter E, L, N, P, R, X
Meanings and answer history
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TONIC
Pertaining to tension, especially of the muscles.
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 19, 2023.
TOPIC
topical
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Past Wordle answer: December 15, 2023.
TOXIC
Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
“Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.”
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 5, 2023.
TUNIC
A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.
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 29, 2024.
TELIC
Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
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.
THEIC
One who drinks excessive amounts of tea.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
TORIC
Pertaining to or shaped like a torus, or a section of a torus; toroidal.
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.
TYPIC
Relating to a type.
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 T__IC?
- 8 five-letter words match T__IC in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, TELIC has the highest feedback entropy at 5.17 bits against the possible answers.