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GYPSY 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 B, E, G, K, L, N
  • 3rd letter A, D, P, S, U
  • 5th letter A, E, I, S, T, Y
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GYPSY

Alternative form of Gypsy (“member of the Romani people”).

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BYSSI

plural of byssus

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EYASS

Alternative form of eyas.

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KYDST

knows (second-person singular)

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LYASE

Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond

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LYSSA

Rabies.

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NYSSA

A tree of the genus Nyssa.

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NYUSE

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Common questions
How many five-letter words match _Y_S_?
8 five-letter words match _Y_S_ 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, LYASE has the highest feedback entropy at 5.39 bits against the possible answers.
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