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. HOWDY Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    To greet informally, especially by saying "howdy" — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 9, 2022 · solver pressure 92/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  2. INKED Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Having a tattoo or tattoos. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  3. LAKHS Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  4. MARGE Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  5. MUNCH Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 18, 2025 · solver pressure 92/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  6. NOONE Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Nonstandard spelling of no one. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  7. POPES Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  8. PUFFS Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  9. REDDY Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Somewhat red in colour. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  10. SLIMY Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Of or pertaining to slime. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  11. SNOUT Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 1, 2022 · solver pressure 44/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  12. SPANK Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, or for sexual gratification. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  13. SPIED Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  14. SPITS Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  15. SUPRA Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Used to indicate that the current citation is from a source cited earlier in the text. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  16. TUNIC Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 29, 2024 · solver pressure 9/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  17. WAXED Zipf 3.08 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  18. BEETS Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  19. BRINE Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 5, 2022 · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  20. BUSTY Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  21. CHURN Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 19, 2026 · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  22. DOLCE Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A soft-toned organ stop. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  23. FUSES Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  24. HELLS Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  25. HUNCH Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A hump; a protuberance. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 5, 2024 · solver pressure 95/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  26. LONER Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  27. MOGUL Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A rich or powerful person; a magnate, nabob. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 18, 2026 · solver pressure 91/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  28. MOLES Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  29. MORPH Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A recurrent distinctive sound or sequence of sounds representing an indivisible morphological form; especially as representing a morpheme. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 6, 2026 · solver pressure 88/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  30. NAGAR Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A surname of Indian usage. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  31. NICKS Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  32. NOMAD Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words CEFR B2

    A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 12, 2025 · solver pressure 60/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  33. PUBIC Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis or the pubes. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  34. REVUE Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 3, 2025 · solver pressure 28/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  35. RIGOR Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    US spelling of rigour. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  36. ROPER Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat or lasso. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  37. SHANK Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 16, 2024 · solver pressure 43/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  38. TERRE Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words
  39. THYME Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 14, 2022 · solver pressure 38/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  40. TONER Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  41. UNIFY Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 31, 2021 · solver pressure 70/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  42. UPPED Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

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

  43. VIRGO Zipf 3.07 · about 1.2 uses per million words

    A constellation in the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a maiden holding an ear of wheat (represented by the bright binary star Spica). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  44. AEGIS Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  45. ASCOT Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Ellipsis of ascot tie. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 15, 2024 · solver pressure 3/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  46. BRILL Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  47. CAGED Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Confined in a cage. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  48. CAPRI Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A deep shade of sky blue between cyan and azure. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  49. CONEY Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    The Jamaican coney (Geocapromys brownii), a hutia endemic to Jamaica. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  50. DEANS Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  51. DIODE Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  52. ESTER Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  53. GILLS Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  54. HERTZ Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    In the International System of Units, the derived unit of frequency; one (period or cycle of any periodic event) per second. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  55. LEAKY Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Having leaks; not fully sealed. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 15, 2023 · solver pressure 58/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  56. MITES Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  57. PLATT Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Obsolete spelling of plat (“scheme, plan, design, map”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  58. QUACK Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    The vocalisation made by a duck. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 28, 2026 · solver pressure 25/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  59. RAGED Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  60. RAGES Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  61. SEMIS Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  62. ZEROS Zipf 3.06 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  63. ARGUS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  64. BIGGS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  65. BOSOM Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.; one's secret feelings; desire. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  66. COOLS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  67. DIVAS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  68. LEAPT Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

    Past Wordle answer on January 12, 2023 · solver pressure 61/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  69. MILLY Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  70. PRIUS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Ellipsis of Toyota Prius, a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  71. QUARK Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    In the Standard Model, one of a number of elementary subatomic particles having fractional electric charge that forms matter. They are theorized not to exist in isolation, but only in combinations in… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 11, 2026 · solver pressure 31/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  72. RARER Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  73. SLUGS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  74. STABS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  75. SWEDE Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    The fleshy yellow root of a variety of rapeseed, Brassica napus var. napobrassica, resembling a large turnip, grown as a vegetable. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  76. TEENY Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Very small; tiny. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  77. TRAMS Zipf 3.05 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  78. ACCRA Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A spicy fritter, originally from Ghana but now typically from Haiti. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  79. ANVIL Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 6, 2024 · solver pressure 32/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  80. CABAL Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  81. CADRE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A frame or framework. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  82. CRAMP Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 31, 2022 · solver pressure 79/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  83. DECOY Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 16, 2024 · solver pressure 25/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  84. DICED Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  85. DRACO Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A short-barreled Kalashnikov-pattern rifle. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  86. DROOL Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 14, 2024 · solver pressure 21/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  87. FIXER Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Agent noun of fix: one who, or that which, fixes. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 9, 2021 · solver pressure 98/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  88. FORAY Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 7, 2022 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  89. FRIAR Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  90. FUSSY Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  91. GOODY Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Used to indicate pleasure or delight. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 10, 2025 · solver pressure 96/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  92. HOLED Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  93. HONED Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Made sharp. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  94. HUTCH Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A box, chest, crate, case or cabinet. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 30, 2022 · solver pressure 85/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  95. JETTY Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest; specifically, an upper storey which overhangs the part of the building below. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  96. KHAKI Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 14, 2022 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  97. KOALA Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 14, 2023 · solver pressure 51/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  98. MERLE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  99. MOCKS Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  100. MONDE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A ball-like object, located near the top of a crown, symbolizing the globe. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  101. MUSES Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  102. PETAL Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused.… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 31, 2025 · solver pressure 30/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  103. POISE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A state of balance, equilibrium or stability. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 24, 2022 · solver pressure 15/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  104. RUPEE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Any of the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 1, 2022 · solver pressure 19/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  105. SMIRK Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 21, 2023 · solver pressure 64/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  106. SNIPE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  107. STAVE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  108. SWAMI Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A Hindu ascetic or religious teacher. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 5, 2026 · solver pressure 9/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  109. TROVE Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A treasure trove; a collection of treasure. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 23, 2022 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  110. WINCH Zipf 3.04 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  111. AMOUR Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Courtship; flirtation. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  112. BANCO Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    Being or relating to a type of court involving a bench of judges, often an appeals court. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  113. BANTU Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A member of any of the African ethnic groups that speak a Bantu language. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  114. CEDED Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  115. CROCK Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A stoneware or earthenware jar or storage container. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 30, 2026 · solver pressure 90/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  116. ERODE Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 28, 2021 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  117. KEBAB Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 5, 2021 · solver pressure 78/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  118. MARGO Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    border, margin — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  119. RONDO Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A musical composition, commonly of a lively, cheerful character, in which the first strain recurs after each of the other strains. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  120. SCION Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  121. SORES Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  122. ULCER Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

    An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 11, 2022 · solver pressure 8/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  123. VIGOR Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words CEFR B2

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

    Past Wordle answer on October 8, 2022 · solver pressure 52/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  124. YANKS Zipf 3.03 · about 1.1 uses per million words

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

  125. AXIOM Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 21, 2022 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  126. BELLO Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A young man; sweetheart. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  127. BUFFS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  128. CHINO Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A coarse cotton fabric commonly used to make trousers and uniforms. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  129. EMITS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  130. FANGS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  131. GRAZE Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  132. KNOBS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  133. LONGS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  134. MINCE Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Finely chopped meat; minced meat. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 14, 2022 · solver pressure 15/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  135. MINTS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  136. MORAY Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  137. NACHO Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A single tortilla chip from a dish of nachos. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  138. REEDS Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  139. SABRE Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A light sword with a curved blade, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  140. SPECK Zipf 3.02 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A tiny spot or particle, especially of dirt. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 21, 2024 · solver pressure 63/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  141. ADORN Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words CEFR B2

    To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  142. BARKS Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  143. CUMIN Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 13, 2024 · solver pressure 29/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  144. DECAL Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 5, 2024 · solver pressure 3/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  145. EXECS Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  146. EXPAT Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, often for an occupation, training, or education. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  147. FECAL Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Of or relating to feces. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  148. KANJI Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  149. LINGO Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 20, 2024 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  150. LOHAN Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A surname from Irish. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  151. MEATY Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Of, relating to, or containing meat. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  152. PARMA Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A dish cooked in the parmigiana style. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  153. QUART Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 1, 2022 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  154. RUDDY Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 21, 2023 · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  155. SAHIB Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A term of respect for a white European or other man of rank in colonial India. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  156. SCALA Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Ladder; sequence. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  157. SNORT Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 17, 2024 · solver pressure 24/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  158. SWIMS Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  159. TAMED Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    domesticated; made tame — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  160. TITTY Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  161. TYPOS Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  162. VICES Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  163. WARTS Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  164. XEROX Zipf 3.01 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  165. APNEA Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  166. BANDA Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A style of Mexican brass band music, emerged in the 19th century. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  167. BOOMS Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  168. BOWER Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A bedroom or private apartments, especially for a woman in a medieval castle. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  169. CAPES Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  170. CELEB Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A celebrity; a famous person, a one who is celebrated. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  171. COVEN Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A nunnery, a convent. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 21, 2025 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  172. DIALS Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  173. DOMES Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  174. DUCHY Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 7, 2021 · solver pressure 96/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  175. FEMUR Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  176. GULLS Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

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

  177. GUSTO Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  178. HIPPY Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Alternative spelling of hippie. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  179. JAZZY Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    In the style of jazz. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 1, 2023 · solver pressure 100/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  180. KIOSK Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 19, 2023 · solver pressure 59/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  181. PUSHY Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  182. QUELL Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 13, 2026 · solver pressure 71/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  183. ROOST Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 16, 2026 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  184. SHARD Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A piece of broken glass or pottery, especially one found in an archaeological dig. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 3, 2022 · solver pressure 29/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  185. SIEVE Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A device with a mesh, grate, or otherwise perforated bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  186. SPORE Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 24, 2025 · solver pressure 45/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  187. SWAIN Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    A rural lover; a male sweetheart in a pastoral setting. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  188. TANIA Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    New cocoyam, yautia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  189. TENET Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  190. TILED Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    Constructed from, or decorated with tiles. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  191. VIALS Zipf 3.00 · about 1.0 uses per million words

    plural of vial — 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.