Five-letter words matching _UIR_

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QUIRK 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 _UIR_?

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

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  • 1st letter G, M, Q
  • 5th letter E, K, L, O, S, T, Y
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QUIRK

An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.

“The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks.”

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Past Wordle answer: October 19, 2022.

GUIRO

Synonym of sekere.

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MUIRS

plural of muir

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MUIRY

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QUIRE

One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.

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QUIRL

To curl or twirl, or twist or coil (up).

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QUIRT

A rawhide whip plaited with two thongs of buffalo hide.

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _UIR_?
7 five-letter words match _UIR_ 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, GUIRO has the highest feedback entropy at 4.75 bits against the possible answers.
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