Five-letter words matching _XE__
EXERT is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits _XE__?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, E, O
- 4th letter A, C, E, L, M, R, Y
- 5th letter E, M, S, T
Meanings and answer history
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EXERT
To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
“He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.”
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Past Wordle answer: September 15, 2023.
EXECS
plural of exec
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
AXELS
plural of axel
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EXEAT
A license or permit for absence from a university or a religious house (such as a monastery).
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EXEEM
Alternative form of exeme.
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EXEME
To release; to exempt.
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OXEAS
plural of oxea
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OXERS
plural of oxer
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OXEYE
Several daisy-like flowers in various genera,
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Common questions
- How many five-letter words match _XE__?
- 9 five-letter words match _XE__ 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, AXELS has the highest feedback entropy at 4.56 bits against the possible answers.