Five-letter words matching _H_RL

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7 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: THIRL

Position 1C 29%T 29%W 29%S 14%
Position 3I 43%O 29%U 29%

WHIRL is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits _H_RL?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 1st letter C, S, T, W
  • 3rd letter I, O, U
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WHIRL

To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

“The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience.”

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Past Wordle answer: July 12, 2023.

CHIRL

To emit a low sound; to warble.

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CHURL

A free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also (more generally), a person without royal or noble status; a commoner.

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SHORL

Alternative form of schorl.

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THIRL

A hole, an aperture, especially a nostril.

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THURL

Alternative form of thirl.

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WHORL

Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _H_RL?
7 five-letter words match _H_RL 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, THIRL has the highest feedback entropy at 5.09 bits against the possible answers.