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Five-letter words matching _ECU_

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6 matching words1 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: RECUT

Position 1R 50%C 17%M 17%T 17%
Position 5M 50%E 17%R 17%T 17%

Possible answers

RECUR RECUT

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This pattern has 6 words in the Wordle guess list; 2 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 2 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.

Previously used by Wordle: RECUR (September 15, 2024).

Top-ranked splitter RECUR
Average remaining
1.0
Worst branch
1
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1.0 bits

It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.

Hard Mode RECUR keeps every stated clue.

It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.

No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.

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What fits _ECU_?

All 6 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter C, M, R, T
  • 5th letter E, M, R, T
Meanings and answer history

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RECUR

Of an event, situation, etc.: to appear or happen again, especially repeatedly.

“The theme of the prodigal son recurs later in the third act.”

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Past Wordle answer: September 15, 2024.

RECUT

to cut again.

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Not listed among past Wordle answers.

CECUM

Alternative form of caecum.

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MECUM

A surname from Irish.

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RECUE

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TECUM

Alternative form of tucum.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _ECU_?
6 five-letter words match _ECU_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.
Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
Among all matching words, RECUT has the highest feedback entropy at 5.14 bits against the possible answers.