Five-letter words matching _MU__
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9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: AMUSE
AMUSE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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What fits _MU__?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, E, O, S
- 4th letter C, G, L, R, S, T
- 5th letter E, H, K, S
Meanings and answer history
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AMUSE
To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
“I watch these movies because they amuse me.”
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Past Wordle answer: October 6, 2025.
AMUCK
Alternative form of amok.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
EMULE
To emulate.
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EMURE
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
OMULS
plural of omul
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SMUGS
third-person singular simple present indicative of smug
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SMURS
plural of smur
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SMUSH
A beaten or pulverized mass.
“The steamroller left her pie an unrecognizable smush.”
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
SMUTS
plural of smut
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _MU__?
- 9 five-letter words match _MU__ 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, AMUSE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.06 bits against the possible answers.