Five-letter words matching _H_SH
SHUSH is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _H_SH?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter P, S, W, Z
- 3rd letter A, I, U
Meanings and answer history
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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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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SHASH
The scarf of a turban.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SHISH
Used to request quiet; similar to shh.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
WHISH
Alternative spelling of whisht.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ZHUSH
Alternative form of zhoosh.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- 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.