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PIQUE 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 __Q_E?

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

Letters that fit the blanks

  • 1st letter F, N, P, R, T, U
  • 2nd letter I, O, S, U
  • 4th letter U
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PIQUE

To wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.

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Past Wordle answer: October 26, 2023.

FIQUE

A natural fiber, similar to hemp, obtained from the leaves of the plant Furcraea andina and certain other plants of the genus Furcraea.

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NUQUE

The nape of the neck.

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ROQUE

A form of croquet using short-handled mallets, and played on a hard surface.

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TOQUE

A type of hat with no brim.

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TUQUE

a knit cap, often woollen but of varying shape, usually conical and topped by a pom-pom.

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USQUE

whisky

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How many five-letter words match __Q_E?
7 five-letter words match __Q_E 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, ROQUE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.51 bits against the possible answers.
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