Five-letter words matching __T_X
DETOX is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
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Pattern guide
What fits __T_X?
All 6 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter D, L, R, U, V
- 2nd letter A, E, I, N
- 4th letter A, E, O
Meanings and answer history
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DETOX
Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
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Past Wordle answer: October 21, 2025.
LATEX
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RETAX
To tax again.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
RETOX
To resume the consumption of alcohol, drugs, etc.; to reverse a period of detox.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
UNTAX
To remove a tax from.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
VITEX
Any of several species of the genus Vitex.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match __T_X?
- 6 five-letter words match __T_X 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, RETAX has the highest feedback entropy at 4.81 bits against the possible answers.