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AXIAL is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 7 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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All 8 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 1st letter A, E, I, O
  • 3rd letter E, I, M, N, P
  • 5th letter L, N, S, T, Y
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AXIAL

Relating to, resembling, or situated on an axis

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EXPAT

An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education.

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AXMAN

Alternative spelling of axeman.

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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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IXIAS

plural of ixia

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IXNAY

No.

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OXEAS

plural of oxea

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OXMAN

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8 five-letter words match _X_A_ in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.
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