Five-letter words matching _E__F
SERIF is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _E__F?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter D, F, K, M, R, S
- 3rd letter C, D, E, N, O, R, T
- 4th letter A, F, I
Meanings and answer history
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SERIF
A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
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Past Wordle answer: March 23, 2026.
DECAF
That has caffeine removed.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FEOFF
A fief.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
KENAF
Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
METIF
Alternative form of metis (person of mixed parentage)
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REDIF
A reserve force in the Turkish army, or a soldier of the reserve.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
REEAF
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _E__F?
- 7 five-letter words match _E__F 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, SERIF has the highest feedback entropy at 5.07 bits against the possible answers.