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PIXIE is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits _IX_E?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 1st letter D, F, M, N, P, S
  • 4th letter I, T
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PIXIE

A playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature.

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Past Wordle answer: January 9, 2023.

DIXIE

A large iron pot, used in the army.

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FIXIE

A fixed-gear bicycle.

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MIXIE

mixer; food processor; blender

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MIXTE

A kind of bicycle frame where the top tube of the traditional diamond frame is replaced with a pair of smaller lateral tubes running from the top of the head tube all the way back to the rear axle, connecting at the seat tube on the way.

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NIXIE

A female nix, a water-spirit.

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SIXTE

The sixth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at eye level.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _IX_E?
7 five-letter words match _IX_E 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, SIXTE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.74 bits against the possible answers.
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