Five-letter words matching W_N_Y

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WINDY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 9 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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WINDY

Accompanied by wind.

“It was a long and windy night.”

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Past Wordle answer: July 6, 2023.

WANEY

A sharp or uneven edge on a board that is cut from a log not perfectly squared, or that is made in the process of squaring.

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WANKY

Like a wanker; foolish or objectionable.

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WANLY

In a wan or pale manner.

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WANTY

A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.

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WENNY

Covered with wens.

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WINEY

Alternative spelling of winy.

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WINGY

One who has an amputated arm or arms.

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WINKY

Tending to wink; winking.

“a winky smiley face”

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WONKY

Lopsided, misaligned or off-centre.

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10 five-letter words match W_N_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.
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