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9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: AXELS

Position 1E 56%O 33%A 11%
Position 4A 22%R 22%C 11%E 11%
Position 5S 44%E 22%T 22%M 11%

EXERT is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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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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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.