5 FiveLetterWords

Common five-letter words

Words that appear between one and ten times per million words of English — recognized on sight, but not everyday speech.

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All 1,791 words, Zipf 3 to 4

Each word links to its full page. The Zipf figure is the word's corpus frequency turned into a plain rate; definitions are selected and lightly formatted from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0), and long entries may be shortened. A “past Wordle answer” line means the word appears in this site's recorded answer history; its solver-pressure figure ranks that recorded puzzle against all other recorded puzzles for a reference solver, so 70/100 reads “harder than 70% of them.” CEFR chips (A1–B2) estimate when English learners typically meet a word.

  1. ROMEO Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    Alternative letter-case form of Romeo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  2. SHADY Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    Abounding in shades. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  3. SLACK Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  4. SLICK Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 21, 2026 · solver pressure 15/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  5. STOVE Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A heater, a closed apparatus to burn fuel for the warming of a room. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 30, 2022 · solver pressure 47/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  6. TILES Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    plural of tile — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  7. TRACT Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    An area or expanse. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 28, 2023 · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  8. VISTA Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  9. VOGUE Zipf 3.71 · about 5.1 uses per million words

    The prevailing fashion or style. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 7, 2026 · solver pressure 31/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  10. ADORE Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    To worship. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 4, 2022 · solver pressure 0/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  11. COREY Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    A penis. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  12. CREED Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 15, 2026 · solver pressure 70/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  13. CRISP Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Senses relating to brittleness. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 25, 2025 · solver pressure 12/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  14. CRUST Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 12, 2021 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  15. FINED Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    simple past and past participle of fine — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  16. FLORA Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 3, 2023 · solver pressure 78/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  17. GAMMA Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 20, 2021 · solver pressure 77/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  18. GRAPE Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on female vines of most species of genus Vitis and the self-fertile plants of species Vitis vinifera. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 26, 2026 · solver pressure 73/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  19. HANGS Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    third-person singular simple present indicative of hang — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  20. JUICY Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Having lots of juice. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  21. MOODY Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  22. PRANK Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    A practical joke or mischievous trick. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 17, 2025 · solver pressure 82/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  23. SPEAR Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 3, 2025 · solver pressure 95/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  24. SPIES Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    plural of spy — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  25. STAIN Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 12, 2024 · solver pressure 5/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  26. TIDAL Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    Relating to tides. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 11, 2024 · solver pressure 13/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  27. WRATH Zipf 3.70 · about 5.0 uses per million words

    Great anger; (countable) an instance of this. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 13, 2023 · solver pressure 9/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  28. BEADS Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    plural of bead — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  29. BLAZE Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 3, 2024 · solver pressure 70/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  30. BRENT Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    Alternative form of brant. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  31. CAVES Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    plural of cave — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  32. CHALK Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 1, 2024 · solver pressure 37/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  33. FLOCK Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 18, 2022 · solver pressure 72/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  34. HIDES Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    plural of hide — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  35. HYPER Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    Clipping of hyperextension. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 11, 2021 · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  36. MOIST Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 2, 2022 · solver pressure 54/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  37. MONTE Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    A game in which three or four cards are dealt face-up and players bet on which of them will first be matched in suit by others dealt. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  38. RABBI Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  39. SCOOP Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 27, 2026 · solver pressure 52/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  40. SCRUB Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 16, 2023 · solver pressure 28/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  41. SHALE Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    A shell, scale or husk; a cod or pod. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  42. TITAN Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    Something or someone of very large stature, greatness, or godliness. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 25, 2024 · solver pressure 54/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  43. TRAIT Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words CEFR B2

    An identifying characteristic, habit or trend. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 8, 2022 · solver pressure 10/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  44. TROOP Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 7, 2025 · solver pressure 79/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  45. URGES Zipf 3.69 · about 4.9 uses per million words

    plural of urge — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  46. CLONE Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 7, 2024 · solver pressure 23/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  47. DROWN Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words CEFR B1

    To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  48. JEWEL Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 1, 2025 · solver pressure 80/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  49. OBESE Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m². — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  50. PIPER Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    A musician who plays a pipe. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 24, 2024 · solver pressure 85/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  51. SCARF Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 14, 2023 · solver pressure 75/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  52. SUSHI Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    A Japanese dish made of small portions of sticky white rice flavored with vinegar, usually wrapped in seaweed and filled or topped with fish, vegetables or meat. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 29, 2023 · solver pressure 85/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  53. TAILS Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    plural of tail — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  54. TIMER Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    Agent noun of time: someone or something that times. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 18, 2025 · solver pressure 61/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  55. TYING Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    Action of the verb to tie; ligature. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  56. WAITS Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    plural of wait — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  57. WAKES Zipf 3.68 · about 4.8 uses per million words

    plural of wake — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  58. BATHS Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    plural of bath — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  59. BORNE Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    past participle of bear — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 20, 2025 · solver pressure 36/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  60. DUSTY Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Covered with dust. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 19, 2026 · solver pressure 47/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  61. FIBRE Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  62. FOCAL Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 25, 2021 · solver pressure 49/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  63. GEARS Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    plural of gear — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  64. NOISY Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 14, 2025 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  65. SNAIL Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 10, 2023 · solver pressure 3/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  66. TUTOR Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words CEFR B2

    One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 17, 2024 · solver pressure 86/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  67. VERGE Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 4, 2024 · solver pressure 86/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  68. YEAST Zipf 3.67 · about 4.7 uses per million words

    An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 10, 2025 · solver pressure 64/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  69. DIETS Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    plural of diet — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  70. ERASE Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    To remove (markings or information). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 10, 2025 · solver pressure 28/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  71. MANLY Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    Having the characteristics of a man. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 31, 2022 · solver pressure 81/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  72. OXIDE Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 21, 2022 · solver pressure 59/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  73. PENCE Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words CEFR A2

    plural of penny (the subunit of the pound sterling or Irish pound). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  74. REPAY Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Synonym of pay back in all senses. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 1, 2021 · solver pressure 36/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  75. ROPES Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    plural of rope — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  76. ROUGE Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    Of a reddish pink colour. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 22, 2021 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  77. SHOVE Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    To push, especially roughly or with force. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 6, 2024 · solver pressure 78/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  78. SNAPS Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    plural of snap — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  79. TURKS Zipf 3.66 · about 4.6 uses per million words

    plural of Turk — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  80. BASIL Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    A plant (Ocimum basilicum). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 22, 2026 · solver pressure 26/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  81. BOOZE Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    Any alcoholic beverage. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 12, 2022 · solver pressure 89/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  82. CHORD Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 17, 2022 · solver pressure 68/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  83. COOKS Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    plural of cook — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  84. CREST Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    The summit of a hill or mountain ridge. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 14, 2025 · solver pressure 59/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  85. DECOR Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    The style of decoration of a room or building. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 30, 2025 · solver pressure 20/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  86. FETCH Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words CEFR B1

    To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 3, 2025 · solver pressure 70/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  87. FUZZY Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 28, 2025 · solver pressure 98/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  88. HERBS Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    plural of herb — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  89. HOOKS Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    plural of hook — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  90. KIRBY Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    Alternative spelling of Kirby; only used in kirby grip and kirby pin. Genericized trademark. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  91. LOOPS Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    plural of loop — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  92. NEXUS Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    A form or state of connection. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  93. NICER Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    comparative form of nice: more nice — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 20, 2024 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  94. OPTIC Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    Of, or relating to the eye or to vision. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  95. PANDA Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    Ellipsis of giant panda (“Ailuropoda melanoleuca”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  96. SLASH Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A slashing action or motion: — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  97. STEIN Zipf 3.65 · about 4.5 uses per million words

    A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 17, 2022 · solver pressure 8/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  98. BATES Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    third-person singular simple present indicative of bate — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  99. BATON Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest July 3, 2026) · solver pressure 50/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  100. CAMEL Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A mammalian beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 2, 2024 · solver pressure 21/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  101. CHEFS Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    plural of chef — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  102. CHUNK Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A part of something that has been separated; a generally squat, thick, irregular piece of something, e.g. wood or stone. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 13, 2022 · solver pressure 84/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  103. COCOA Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B2

    The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 9, 2023 · solver pressure 69/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  104. COMET Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A small Solar System body consisting mainly of volatile ice, dust and particles of rock whose very eccentric solar orbit periodically brings it close enough to the Sun that the ice vaporises to form… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest March 30, 2026) · solver pressure 19/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  105. DREAD Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B2

    To fear greatly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 8, 2025 · solver pressure 75/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  106. DUMMY Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A stupid person. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 28, 2025 · solver pressure 95/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  107. FLANK Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    To attack the flank(s) of. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 20, 2023 · solver pressure 80/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  108. FLARE Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A sudden bright light. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 5, 2023 · solver pressure 60/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  109. FOREX Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    Syllabic abbreviation of foreign exchange. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  110. LEONE Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A unit of currency of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  111. LEVER Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 10, 2025 · solver pressure 86/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  112. PEDAL Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 5, 2025 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  113. QUERY Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 10, 2022 · solver pressure 97/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  114. RESTS Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    plural of rest — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  115. SEWER Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A pipe or channel, or system of pipes or channels, used to remove human waste and to provide drainage. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  116. SHITS Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    plural of shit — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  117. SMACK Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A distinct flavor, especially if slight. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  118. SONNY Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    A familiar form of address for a boy. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  119. SWELL Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words CEFR B1

    To become bigger, especially due to being engorged. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 9, 2024 · solver pressure 88/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  120. WARDS Zipf 3.64 · about 4.4 uses per million words

    plural of ward — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  121. ALIGN Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    To form a line; to fall into line. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 10, 2026 · solver pressure 3/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  122. ATTIC Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 23, 2026 · solver pressure 7/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  123. AWAIT Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words CEFR B2

    To wait for. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 3, 2023 · solver pressure 5/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  124. CACHE Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    A store, protected and often hidden in some way, of things that may be required in the future, such that they can be retrieved rapidly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 17, 2023 · solver pressure 68/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  125. COMFY Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    Comfortable. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 25, 2025 · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  126. CONDO Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    Clipping of condominium. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 27, 2022 · solver pressure 40/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  127. DICKS Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    plural of dick — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  128. FLICK Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 3, 2021 · solver pressure 24/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  129. FUNKY Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Offbeat, unconventional or eccentric. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 15, 2024 · solver pressure 90/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  130. GROOM Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A man who is about to marry. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 4, 2024 · solver pressure 91/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  131. HOGAN Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    A one-room Native American (especially Navajo) dwelling or lodge, constructed of wood and earth and covered with mud. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  132. HYDRO Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    Clipping of hydroelectric. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  133. KNOTS Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    plural of knot — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  134. LYRIC Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  135. NIGGA Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    A close and loyal friend. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  136. PLEAD Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words CEFR B2

    To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 25, 2025 · solver pressure 19/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  137. SLAMS Zipf 3.63 · about 4.3 uses per million words

    plural of slam — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  138. BOLTS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    plural of bolt — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  139. DEBIT Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words CEFR B2

    In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 9, 2024 · solver pressure 58/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  140. DENIS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    plural of deni — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  141. GAMER Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    A person who plays any kind of game. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 20, 2022 · solver pressure 15/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  142. LOTUS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    Any of genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants in the family Nelumbonaceae. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  143. MAILS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    third-person singular simple present indicative of mail — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  144. MALIK Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    A tribal chieftain in certain areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, especially among the Pashtuns. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  145. PADDY Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    Rough or unhusked rice, either before it is milled or as a crop to be harvested. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  146. PAVED Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  147. PERKS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    plural of perk — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  148. SCANS Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    plural of scan — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  149. TALLY Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    Target sighted. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 17, 2024 · solver pressure 94/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  150. TIMED Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    simple past and past participle of time — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  151. WEDGE Zipf 3.62 · about 4.2 uses per million words

    One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 15, 2022 · solver pressure 74/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  152. ALLOY Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 4, 2026 · solver pressure 67/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  153. CITES Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    plural of cite — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  154. COLTS Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    plural of colt — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  155. CRANK Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    Strange; weird; odd. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 8, 2022 · solver pressure 81/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  156. DECKS Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    plural of deck — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  157. FARES Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    plural of fare — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  158. LINEN Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Thread or cloth made from flax fiber. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest March 3, 2026) · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  159. MOOSE Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 1, 2023 · solver pressure 55/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  160. MOTEL Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms whose entrances are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 1, 2025 · solver pressure 30/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  161. RESIN Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 30, 2023 · solver pressure 5/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  162. RUSTY Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Marked or corroded by rust. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 26, 2022 · solver pressure 11/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  163. SLIPS Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    third-person singular simple present indicative of slip — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  164. STINT Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    To be sparing or mean. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 18, 2024 · solver pressure 31/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  165. WEARY Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 24, 2021 · solver pressure 19/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  166. WILLS Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    plural of will — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  167. WILLY Zipf 3.61 · about 4.1 uses per million words

    Alternative form of willow. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  168. AGONY Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Extreme pain or anguish. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 15, 2023 · solver pressure 18/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  169. BENNY Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    An amphetamine tablet. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  170. BINGE Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 8, 2023 · solver pressure 20/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  171. BUMPS Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    plural of bump — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  172. CASTE Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies or similar found historically in other cultures. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  173. CHANT Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 27, 2022 · solver pressure 36/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  174. COLON Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 14, 2021 · solver pressure 73/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  175. CURLY Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Having curls. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 29, 2023 · solver pressure 37/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  176. DISCS Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    plural of disc — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  177. FAMED Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    Having fame; famous or noted. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  178. FETUS Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  179. MOUND Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  180. MUDDY Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Covered or splashed with, or full of, mud (“wet soil”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  181. PRICK Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 21, 2022 · solver pressure 81/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  182. SAMMY Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    To moisten (animal skins) with water. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  183. TENTS Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    plural of tent — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  184. WEBER Zipf 3.60 · about 4.0 uses per million words

    In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux; the flux linking a circuit of one turn that produces an electromotive force of one volt when reduced uniformly to zero in one… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  185. ABIDE Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    To endure without yielding; to withstand. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 19, 2024 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  186. AVAIL Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    To turn to the advantage of. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 18, 2023 · solver pressure 4/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  187. BOOTY Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    A form of prize which, when a ship was captured at sea, could be distributed at once. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 31, 2025 · solver pressure 67/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  188. FIXES Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    plural of fix — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  189. HIGHS Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    plural of high — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  190. MADAM Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A polite form of address for a woman or lady. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 11, 2022 · solver pressure 88/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  191. NANNY Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    A child's nurse. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 3, 2023 · solver pressure 64/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  192. PILES Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    plural of pile — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  193. POPPY Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas)… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 3, 2025 · solver pressure 100/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  194. PRATT Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    Alternative spelling of prat (“trick, prank”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  195. RACED Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    simple past and past participle of race — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  196. SACKS Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words

    plural of sack — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  197. TEASE Zipf 3.59 · about 3.9 uses per million words CEFR B1

    To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 15, 2022 · solver pressure 38/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  198. BLUFF Zipf 3.58 · about 3.8 uses per million words

    An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 30, 2022 · solver pressure 93/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  199. CASTS Zipf 3.58 · about 3.8 uses per million words

    plural of cast — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  200. CODED Zipf 3.58 · about 3.8 uses per million words

    Encoded; written in code or cipher. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

How these scores are measured

Frequency scores come from the wordfreq project (data CC BY-SA 4.0), which averages word rates across books, subtitles, news and web text. A Zipf score is the base-10 logarithm of a word's uses per billion words, so each whole point is a tenfold change in frequency: Zipf 4 is ten uses per million words, Zipf 3 is one. The four bands split the site's accepted-guess list of 14,855 five-letter words at Zipf 4, 3 and 2 — round thresholds chosen from the observed distribution, not judgments about individual words.

“Past Wordle answer” claims come only from this site's recorded answer history, and the working answer pool never predicts what the NYT will choose. Solver-pressure figures are percentiles among recorded puzzles for a reference solver — a claim about those puzzles, not about players. Learner levels: The CEFR-J Wordlist Version 1.5. Compiled by Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Retrieved from http://www.cefr-j.org/download.html on 1/20/2020.