Five-letter words matching _OL_A
POLKA 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 _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
Meanings and answer history
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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.