- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 2.32 bits
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Five-letter words matching _R_OR
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This pattern has 7 words in the Wordle guess list; 5 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 5 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: ARBOR (February 24, 2023); ARDOR (November 3, 2023); ERROR (August 29, 2021); PRIOR (June 17, 2024).
ABAMP does not fit this page's clues. ARBOR keeps every clue shown here and leaves an average remainder of 1.8 (2 in its worst branch). Check any additional yellow-position clues in the full Solver.
Tight family:
AR_OR
ARBOR, ARDOR, ARMOR differ only in the third position. Trying them one at a time can use several turns; ABAMP tests the family more efficiently.
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Pattern guide
What fits _R_OR?
All 7 matching words are shown above. 5 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, C, E, P, T
- 3rd letter B, D, I, M, R, U
Meanings and answer history
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ARBOR
A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.
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Past Wordle answer: February 24, 2023.
ARDOR
Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
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Past Wordle answer: November 3, 2023.
ARMOR
A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ERROR
The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
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Past Wordle answer: August 29, 2021.
PRIOR
Coming before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.
“His prior residence was smaller than his current one.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: June 17, 2024.
CRUOR
The clotted portion of coagulated blood, containing the colouring matter; gore.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
TRIOR
Alternative form of trier.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _R_OR?
- 7 five-letter words match _R_OR in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 5 are possible answers.