Five-letter words matching _AL_O
Shortlist
What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words1 not previously used0 past answersBest matching test word: SALTO
SALVO is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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Pattern guide
What fits _AL_O?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter B, G, H, J, M, S, W
- 4th letter D, E, L, O, T, V
Meanings and answer history
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SALVO
An exception; a reservation; an excuse.
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WALDO
Synonym of telefactor.
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BALLO
A surname from Hungarian.
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BALOO
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GALVO
A galvanometer.
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HALLO
Alternative form of hello (“greeting”).
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JALEO
A lively Andalusian dance.
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MALEO
Macrocephalon maleo, a species of turkey-like bird in the megapode family, endemic to Sulawesi.
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SALTO
A somersault.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _AL_O?
- 9 five-letter words match _AL_O 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, SALTO has the highest feedback entropy at 5.38 bits against the possible answers.