Five-letter words matching _O__X
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8 matching words0 not previously used1 past answer
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BORAX is the only possible answer that fits.
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What fits _O__X?
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Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter B, C, F, P, S
- 3rd letter D, L, M, N, R
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BORAX
A white or gray/grey crystalline salt, found in nature as a mineral, with a slight alkaline taste, used as a flux, in soldering metals, making enamels, fixing colors/colours on porcelain, and as a soap, etc.
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Past Wordle answer: April 12, 2023.
CODEX
An early manuscript book.
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FOREX
Syllabic abbreviation of foreign exchange.
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BOLIX
Alternative spelling of bollix.
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COMIX
Alternative spelling of commix.
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CONEX
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PODEX
The anus, rectum, or buttocks of a human.
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SOREX
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _O__X?
- 8 five-letter words match _O__X in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.