Five-letter words matching __UZ_
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What the remaining words have in common
9 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: TOUZE
GAUZE is the only possible answer that fits.
The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.
Possible answers
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Pattern guide
What fits __UZ_?
All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.
Letters that fit the blanks
- 1st letter A, G, M, N, S, T, Z
- 2nd letter A, B, C, H, O, Y
- 5th letter E, H, Y, Z
Meanings and answer history
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GAUZE
A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.
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Past Wordle answer: August 28, 2022.
ABUZZ
Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
GAUZY
Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
MAUZY
Hot and humid.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
NYUZE
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SCUZZ
A scuzzy person, an unpleasant or disgusting person.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
TOUZE
Alternative form of touse.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
TOUZY
Alternative form of tousy.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
ZHUZH
Alternative form of zhoosh.
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Not listed among past Wordle answers.
Common questions
- How many five-letter words match __UZ_?
- 9 five-letter words match __UZ_ 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, TOUZE has the highest feedback entropy at 4.56 bits against the possible answers.