- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.0 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching _N_M_
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8 matching words2 not previously used2 past answersBest matching test word: ANIME
Position 1A 50%E 25%G 13%M 13%
Position 3E 38%I 38%O 25%
Position 5E 38%A 25%Y 25%I 13%
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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: ENEMA (October 21, 2021); GNOME (July 13, 2025).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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Pattern guide
What fits _N_M_?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 4 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, E, G, M
- 3rd letter E, I, O
- 5th letter A, E, I, Y
Meanings and answer history
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ANIME
An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ENEMA
An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: October 21, 2021.
ENEMY
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
“under enemy duress”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GNOME
An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: July 13, 2025.
ANIMA
The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ANIMI
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ANOMY
Alternative spelling of anomie.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
MNEME
Persisting effect of memory of past events.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _N_M_?
- 8 five-letter words match _N_M_ 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, ANIME has the highest feedback entropy at 5.19 bits against the possible answers.