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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: CLARY

Position 1F 33%G 33%A 17%C 17%

Position 3A 67%O 33%

GLORY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer GLORY last recorded Sep 23, 2022

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GLORY

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GLORY used ALARY guess CLARY guess FLARY guess FLORY guess GLARY guess

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GLORY

Great beauty and splendor.

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Past Wordle answer: September 23, 2022.

ALARY

Pertaining to wings.

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CLARY

clary sage (Salvia sclarea)

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FLARY

flaring

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FLORY

Decorated with fleurs-de-lis projecting from it.

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GLARY

Of a dazzling lustre; glaring; bright; shining.

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How many five-letter words match _L_RY?: 6 five-letter words match _L_RY 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, CLARY has the highest feedback entropy at 5.11 bits against the possible answers.