Five-letter words matching _EB_S

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REBUS is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits _EB_S?

All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter D, H, M, P, R, Z
  • 4th letter A, E, O, T, U
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REBUS

An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

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Past Wordle answer: January 1, 2022.

DEBTS

plural of debt

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DEBES

plural of debe

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DEBUS

To alight or get off a bus.

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HEBES

plural of hebe

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MEBOS

A type of sweet snack food consisting of dried apricot made into a pulp and flavoured with salt and sugar.

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PEBAS

plural of peba

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ZEBUS

plural of zebu

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _EB_S?
8 five-letter words match _EB_S 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, PEBAS has the highest feedback entropy at 4.77 bits against the possible answers.
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