Five-letter words starting with T and ending in KY (T__KY)

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TACKY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits T__KY?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 3rd letter C, K, L, N, S
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TACKY

Of a substance, slightly sticky.

“This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky.”

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Past Wordle answer: November 15, 2024.

TAKKY

Alternative form of takkie.

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TALKY

Talkative or loquacious

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TANKY

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

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TICKY

infested with ticks (the tiny woodland arthropod of the order Acarina).

“The ticky cows should be kept well separated to avoid contamination.”

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TOCKY

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TUSKY

Having tusks, especially prominent tusks.

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How many five-letter words match T__KY?
7 five-letter words match T__KY 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, TALKY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.6 bits against the possible answers.
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