- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.0 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words starting with W and ending in L (W___L)
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What the remaining words have in common
7 matching words0 not previously used2 past answersBest matching test word: WHEAL
Position 2H 57%E 14%O 14%R 14%
Position 3E 29%A 14%D 14%F 14%
Position 4E 29%R 29%A 14%U 14%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 2 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 2 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: WHEEL (July 25, 2023); WHIRL (July 12, 2023).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits W___L?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter E, H, O, R
- 3rd letter A, D, E, F, I, O
- 4th letter A, E, R, U, W
Meanings and answer history
Definitions do not affect whether Wordle accepts a word. Report a correction.
WHEEL
A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
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 25, 2023.
WHIRL
To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
“The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience.”
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 12, 2023.
WEDEL
Alternative form of wedeln.
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.
WHEAL
A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.
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.
WHORL
Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
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.
WOFUL
Obsolete spelling of woeful.
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.
WRAWL
To cry like a cat; to waul.
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 W___L?
- 7 five-letter words match W___L in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, WHEAL has the highest feedback entropy at 4.71 bits against the possible answers.