Five-letter words matching _IVA_
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9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: RIVAL
RIVAL is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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What fits _IVA_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter D, K, N, R, V
- 5th letter L, N, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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RIVAL
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
“Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race.”
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Past Wordle answer: December 15, 2022.
DIVAS
plural of diva
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DIVAN
The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
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KIVAS
plural of kiva
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NIVAL
Abounding with snow; snowy; snow-covered (now especially in reference to plant habitats).
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NIVAS
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RIVAS
A department of Nicaragua.
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VIVAS
plural of viva
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VIVAT
A cry wishing someone long life and prosperity.
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _IVA_?
- 9 five-letter words match _IVA_ 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, RIVAL has the highest feedback entropy at 4.75 bits against the possible answers.