Five-letter words.
Wordle & beyond.
Whether you're stuck on today's Wordle or hunting for a big Scrabble play, this solver finds every valid 5-letter word from your letters. Filter by known positions to zero in on the answer fast.
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5-letter word FAQs
How does this help with Wordle?+
Enter the letters you know are in today's Wordle answer (using ? for positions you haven't figured out). The solver returns only 5-letter words, narrowing your options quickly. Use the 'starts with' and 'ends with' filters to lock in green-letter positions.
What is the best Wordle starting word?+
Popular strong openers include CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU and RAISE because they contain common letters. The ideal starter covers frequently used vowels and consonants to maximise early information.
How many 5-letter words are in English?+
There are roughly 12,000 five-letter words in a standard English dictionary, though Wordle uses a curated subset of about 2,300 common words as possible answers.
Can I filter by letters I know are in the word?+
Yes. Use the 'Must include' filter to specify letters that must appear, and 'Starts with' or 'Ends with' for known positions. This mimics Wordle's green and yellow clue logic.
Does this work for Scrabble 5-letter words too?+
Absolutely. The results include tile scores, so you can use the same solver for both Wordle and Scrabble five-letter plays.