- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 bits
It is a deliberate probe rather than a possible answer here: the point is to separate the remaining answers cleanly.
Five-letter words matching _LOA_
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This pattern has 8 words in the Wordle guess list; 4 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 4 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: CLOAK (January 13, 2025); FLOAT (June 12, 2022); GLOAT (June 21, 2022).
ABAFT does not fit this page's clues. BLOAT keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.5 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
_LOAT
BLOAT, FLOAT, GLOAT differ only in the first position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABAFT tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits _LOA_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter B, C, F, G, P, S
- 5th letter K, M, N, T
Meanings and answer history
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BLOAT
To cause to become distended.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CLOAK
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
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Past Wordle answer: January 13, 2025.
FLOAT
To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
“Helium balloons float in air, while air-filled balloons don't.”
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Past Wordle answer: June 12, 2022.
GLOAT
To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
“You did well to win the game, but there's no need to gloat about it.”
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Past Wordle answer: June 21, 2022.
SLOAN
A surname.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
CLOAM
Clay.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GLOAM
To begin to grow dark; to grow dusky.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
PLOAT
To pluck or strip off.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _LOA_?
- 8 five-letter words match _LOA_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 4 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, SLOAN has the highest feedback entropy at 5.34 bits against the possible answers.