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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: PHISH

Position 1S 50%P 17%W 17%Z 17%

Position 3I 50%U 33%A 17%

SHUSH is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer SHUSH last recorded May 5, 2025

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SHUSH

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

SHUSH used PHISH guess SHASH guess SHISH guess WHISH guess ZHUSH guess

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SHUSH

To be quiet; to keep quiet.

“He wouldn't shush so I kicked him.”

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Past Wordle answer: May 5, 2025.

PHISH

To engage in phishing.

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SHASH

The scarf of a turban.

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SHISH

Used to request quiet; similar to shh.

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WHISH

Alternative spelling of whisht.

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ZHUSH

Alternative form of zhoosh.

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How many five-letter words match _H_SH?: 6 five-letter words match _H_SH 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, PHISH has the highest feedback entropy at 3.77 bits against the possible answers.