Five-letter words matching _A__W
MACAW is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _A__W?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter C, K, M, N, P, Y
- 3rd letter C, H, K, P, V, W
- 4th letter A, E, O
Meanings and answer history
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MACAW
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.
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Past Wordle answer: August 7, 2024.
CAHOW
An endangered nocturnal burrowing bird (Pterodroma cahow), from Bermuda.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
KAPOW
Alternative spelling of kerpow.
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NAVEW
A kind of small turnip, a variety of Brassica napus.
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PAPAW
Alternative form of pawpaw.
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PAWAW
Archaic form of powwow.
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YAKOW
An animal that is a hybrid of yak and cow (domestic cattle).
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _A__W?
- 7 five-letter words match _A__W 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, NAVEW has the highest feedback entropy at 4.32 bits against the possible answers.