Five-letter words matching _B_ED

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What the remaining words have in common

4 matching words1 not previously used0 past answersBest matching test word: ABBED

Position 1A 50%E 25%O 25%
Position 3B 50%I 25%L 25%
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ABLED is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 3 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answers

used already been a Wordle answer · Likelihood labels describe modelled chance within a year, not eligibility. Method.

ABLED Likely ABBED Very unlikely EBBED Possible OBIED Very unlikely

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ABBED leaves 1.0 matching words on average, weighted by the answer model through 2026-11-05. Every one of the 14,855 accepted guesses was compared. All 4 matching words count, including words outside the working answer pool.

This move also fits the list, with a 0.1% modelled chance of solving immediately under these assumptions.

To attempt the most likely matching answer now, ABLED has a 82.2% modelled immediate solve chance and leaves 1.1775 words on average. This compares an immediate answer attempt with the information gained by the recommended move.

This illustration assumes only the shown green letters. Your grey and yellow tiles can change both the candidates and legal moves. Use the Solver for your complete board.

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Feedback after ABBED; model probabilities conditional on this list
FeedbackRemaining wordsChance
grey, green, grey, green, green OBIED 0.1%
green, green, grey, green, green ABLED 82.2%
grey, green, green, green, green EBBED 17.7%
green, green, green, green, green ABBED 0.1%
Hard Mode: chance of finishing in 1–5 more guesses

These exact plans keep the shown greens and each later revealed hint. They assume no earlier yellow constraints. A 100% result guarantees a finish only within this matching list and these assumptions.

Best modelled finish probability for each remaining-turn budget
Guesses leftFirst moveSolve chanceEvery answer covered?
1ABLED82.2%No (1/4)
2ABBED100.0%Yes (4/4)
3ABBED100.0%Yes (4/4)
4ABBED100.0%Yes (4/4)
5ABBED100.0%Yes (4/4)

How this is calculated

Primary objective: finish in the turns you have left

Can you finish _B_ED?

Set your guesses left, add the feedback you already have, and explore what each next guess could reveal. This planner starts with _B_ED as your green-letter clues.

Plans use our working Wordle answer pool, including previously used answers. A guarantee applies to that pool and the clues you enter.

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These alternatives optimize how evenly one guess splits the answers. The planner above prioritizes finishing within your remaining turns.

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Pattern guide

What fits _B_ED?

All 4 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter A, E, O
  • 3rd letter B, I, L
Meanings and answer history

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ABLED

Having a range of physical powers as specified.

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.

ABBED

Having visible abdominal muscles; having abs.

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.

EBBED

Having receded, or reduced in amount, intensity, or importance; diminished.

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.

OBIED

Not listed among past Wordle answers.

Common questions
How many five-letter words match _B_ED?
4 five-letter words match _B_ED in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.