Five-letter words matching _OL_A

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POLKA 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 _OL_A?

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

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter C, D, F, H, M, P, V
  • 4th letter I, K, L, M, T, V, Z
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POLKA

A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

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Past Wordle answer: February 28, 2023.

COLZA

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

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DOLIA

plural of dolium

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DOLMA

Any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes. The filling generally consists of rice, minced meat or grains, together with onion, herbs and spices.

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FOLIA

plural of folium

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HOLLA

Alternative form of hollo.

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MOLLA

Archaic form of mullah.

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VOLTA

A turning; a time (chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated).

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VOLVA

A cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _OL_A?
9 five-letter words match _OL_A 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, DOLIA has the highest feedback entropy at 4.95 bits against the possible answers.
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