- Average remaining
- 1.0
- Worst branch
- 1
- Information
- 1.0 bits
It fits the clues and can win immediately, while still splitting the alternatives well.
Five-letter words matching _T__M
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8 matching words0 not previously used2 past answersBest matching test word: STEAM
Position 1S 88%O 13%
Position 3E 25%R 25%U 25%I 13%
Position 4U 25%A 13%E 13%I 13%
used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer
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This pattern has 8 words in the Wordle guess list; 2 are possible answers. The calculator compared 14,786 Wordle guesses against those 2 answers. The possible-answer label is a guide, not a promise about what Wordle's editors will choose.
Previously used by Wordle: STEAM (September 23, 2024); STORM (August 17, 2024).
It is legal under the clues represented on this page. If you also have yellow-position information, check that extra detail in the full Solver.
No obvious one-slot trap. The possible answers do not form a three-word-or-larger family that differs in only one position.
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What fits _T__M?
All 8 matching words are shown above. 2 are possible answers.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter O, S
- 3rd letter E, I, O, R, U
- 4th letter A, E, I, L, M, R, U
Meanings and answer history
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STEAM
The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: September 23, 2024.
STORM
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
“The boat was torn to pieces in the storm, and nobody survived.”
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Past Wordle answer: August 17, 2024.
OTIUM
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STEEM
A gleam of light; a flame.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STRIM
To cut using a strimmer/string trimmer.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STRUM
To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STULM
A shaft, conduit, adit, or gallery to drain a mine.
Source: Wiktionary contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary; long entries may be shortened.
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
STUMM
Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _T__M?
- 8 five-letter words match _T__M in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 2 are possible answers.
- Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?
- Among all matching words, STEAM has the highest feedback entropy at 5.1 bits against the possible answers.