Five-letter words matching __T_X

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DETOX is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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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
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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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RETAX

To tax again.

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RETOX

To resume the consumption of alcohol, drugs, etc.; to reverse a period of detox.

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UNTAX

To remove a tax from.

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VITEX

Any of several species of the genus Vitex.

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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.
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