Five-letter words matching _MU__

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AMUSE 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 _MU__?

All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 5th letter E, H, K, S
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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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EMULE

To emulate.

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EMURE

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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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SMUTS

plural of smut

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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.
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