Five-letter words matching _H_UM
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THRUM is the only possible answer that fits.
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What fits _H_UM?
All 4 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter K, R, S, T
- 3rd letter E, O, R, T
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THRUM
A thrumming sound; a hum or vibration.
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Past Wordle answer: June 22, 2025.
KHOUM
Synonym of khoums.
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RHEUM
Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
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SHTUM
Silent; speechless; dumb.
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- How many five-letter words match _H_UM?
- 4 five-letter words match _H_UM in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.