Five-letter words matching _IL_H
FILTH 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 _IL_H?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter F, H, M, P, T, Z
- 4th letter C, T
Meanings and answer history
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FILTH
Dirt; foul matter; that which soils or defiles.
“Before we start cooking we need to clean up the filth in this kitchen.”
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FILCH
To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.
“Hey, someone filched my wallet!”
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HILCH
To hobble.
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MILCH
Used to produce milk; dairy.
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PILCH
A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur.
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TILTH
Agricultural labour; husbandry.
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ZILCH
Nothing, zero.
“Her search for decent home-made winter clothes came up with zilch, so she had to get imported stuff.”
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _IL_H?
- 7 five-letter words match _IL_H 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, PILCH has the highest feedback entropy at 4.45 bits against the possible answers.