Five-letter words matching _P_S_

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SPASM is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 6 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits _P_S_?

All 7 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter A, S
  • 3rd letter A, E, I, O
  • 5th letter A, H, M, O
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SPASM

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

“Jessica went into spasms after eating a peanut.”

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 3, 2025.

APISH

Resembling or characteristic of an ape.

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APISM

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SPESH

special

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SPOSA

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SPOSH

Soft wet ground; mud or slush.

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SPOSO

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _P_S_?
7 five-letter words match _P_S_ 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, APISH has the highest feedback entropy at 4.74 bits against the possible answers.
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