Five-letter words matching _C__G

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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: SCRAG

Position 1S 67%A 17%I 17%
Position 3I 33%O 33%R 33%
Position 4N 33%O 33%A 17%U 17%

ICING is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits _C__G?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter A, I, S
  • 3rd letter I, O, R
  • 4th letter A, N, O, U
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ICING

A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

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Past Wordle answer: January 21, 2025.

ACING

present participle and gerund of ace

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SCOOG

Alternative form of scug (“shelter; protect; hide; take shelter”).

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SCOUG

Alternative form of scug.

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SCRAG

A scrog.

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SCROG

A stunted or shrivelled bush.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _C__G?
6 five-letter words match _C__G 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, SCRAG has the highest feedback entropy at 4.8 bits against the possible answers.