Five-letter words matching _DU__
ADULT is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _DU__?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, E, N, O
- 4th letter C, J, K, L, M, N, S
- 5th letter A, C, E, I, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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ADULT
An animal that is full-grown.
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Past Wordle answer: October 17, 2023.
ADUKI
Ellipsis of aduki bean.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ADUNC
Curved inward, hooked.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ADUST
Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
EDUCE
To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
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EDUCT
That which is educed.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
NDUJA
A type of spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ODUMS
plural of odum
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _DU__?
- 8 five-letter words match _DU__ 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, ADULT has the highest feedback entropy at 4.88 bits against the possible answers.