Five-letter words matching _M_U_
IMBUE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _M_U_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, E, I, O, S
- 3rd letter A, B, E, O, P
- 5th letter E, L, M, R, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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IMBUE
To instill or inspire (someone) with a certain quality, feeling, or idea.
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Past Wordle answer: August 8, 2025.
AMOUR
Courtship; flirtation.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
AMAUT
Alternative form of amauti.
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AMPUL
Alternative spelling of ampoule.
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EMBUS
to put (troops) onto a bus
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EMEUS
plural of emeu
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IMAUM
Archaic form of imam.
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OMBUS
plural of ombu
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SMOUT
A printer who does short-term work in various offices.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _M_U_?
- 9 five-letter words match _M_U_ 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, AMOUR has the highest feedback entropy at 4.86 bits against the possible answers.