Five-letter words matching _IQ__
PIQUE 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 _IQ__?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter F, N, P, R
- 4th letter A, H, Q, U
- 5th letter B, E, I, S
Meanings and answer history
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PIQUE
To wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.
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Past Wordle answer: October 26, 2023.
FIQHS
plural of fiqh
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
FIQUE
A natural fiber, similar to hemp, obtained from the leaves of the plant Furcraea andina and certain other plants of the genus Furcraea.
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NIQAB
A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PIQUI
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RIQQS
plural of riqq
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _IQ__?
- 6 five-letter words match _IQ__ 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, PIQUE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.11 bits against the possible answers.