Five-letter words matching Y__L_
YIELD is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits Y__L_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 2nd letter A, E, I, M, O
- 3rd letter A, D, E, L, O, U, W
- 5th letter D, E, M, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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YIELD
To give as a result or outcome; to produce or render.
“This method generally yields better results.”
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Past Wordle answer: May 15, 2022.
YELLS
plural of yell
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YAULD
Vigorous; strong; healthy.
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YAWLS
plural of yawl
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YEALM
Alternative spelling of yelm.
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YILLS
plural of yill
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YMOLT
past participle of melt
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YODLE
Archaic form of yodel.
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YOWLS
plural of yowl
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match Y__L_?
- 9 five-letter words match Y__L_ 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, YEALM has the highest feedback entropy at 4.94 bits against the possible answers.