5 FiveLetterWords

The most common five-letter words

Every five-letter word that appears ten or more times per million words of English, ranked from most to least frequent.

What this band means

Every word on this page scores at least 4 on the Zipf scale, which means it appears ten or more times in every million words of running English. The scale is logarithmic, so the band's interior stretches much further than its floor suggests: ABOUT, the highest-scoring five-letter word here, shows up several times on a single page of a paperback, while a word at the floor, like CIVIC or ACUTE, appears about once per typical novel. The scores come from the wordfreq project, which averages books, news, subtitles and web text; they describe written and spoken English generally, not this site's puzzles.

In human terms, this band is the vocabulary you produce without thinking. Speak something like fifteen thousand words a day — around five million words a year — and arithmetic on the floor rate says a word at Zipf 4 would pass your lips or your ears about once a week, while a word in the band's upper half would come up every day. WORLD, HOUSE, MUSIC and HEART all sit comfortably inside that everyday hum.

The band matters for Wordle for a recorded reason: 638 of these 1,055 words have already appeared as answers in this site's history — by far the largest share of any frequency band. That is a fact about past puzzles, not a prediction about future ones. Still, it supports a plain habit: when you are torn between a word you would actually say and one you half-remember from a word list, the everyday word has the better track record.

Each entry below shows the word's Zipf score translated into a plain rate, a short sourced definition, a learner level where the CEFR-J wordlist records one, and its recorded answer history. The list ranks all 1,055 words from most to least frequent; scores are measured over the site's accepted-guess list of 14,855 words, not English at large.

All 1,055 words, Zipf 4 and above

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. ABOUT Zipf 6.40 · about 2,512 uses per million words CEFR A1

    In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 27, 2023 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  2. THEIR Zipf 6.33 · about 2,138 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 21, 2022 · solver pressure 26/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  3. THERE Zipf 6.31 · about 2,042 uses per million words CEFR A1

    In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 17, 2022 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  4. WHICH Zipf 6.30 · about 1,995 uses per million words CEFR A1

    What, of those mentioned or implied. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 6, 2024 · solver pressure 88/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  5. WOULD Zipf 6.27 · about 1,862 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Past tense of will; usually followed by a bare infinitive. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 14, 2023 · solver pressure 46/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  6. OTHER Zipf 6.16 · about 1,445 uses per million words CEFR A1

    See other (determiner) below. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 21, 2022 · solver pressure 9/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  7. AFTER Zipf 6.11 · about 1,288 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Behind; later in time; following. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 7, 2024 · solver pressure 4/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  8. FIRST Zipf 6.11 · about 1,288 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 14, 2021 · solver pressure 23/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  9. THINK Zipf 6.08 · about 1,202 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To ponder, to go over in one's mind. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 18, 2023 · solver pressure 64/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  10. COULD Zipf 6.06 · about 1,148 uses per million words CEFR A1

    simple past of can — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 29, 2022 · solver pressure 10/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  11. THESE Zipf 6.04 · about 1,096 uses per million words CEFR A1

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

    Past Wordle answer on December 12, 2023 · solver pressure 49/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  12. WHERE Zipf 6.00 · about 1,000 uses per million words CEFR A1

    In, at or to what place. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 9, 2023 · solver pressure 84/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  13. RIGHT Zipf 5.96 · about 912 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow points to the reader's right: → — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 24, 2023 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  14. YEARS Zipf 5.96 · about 912 uses per million words

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

  15. BEING Zipf 5.95 · about 891 uses per million words CEFR A2

    present participle and gerund of be — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 17, 2022 · solver pressure 61/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  16. GOING Zipf 5.94 · about 871 uses per million words

    present participle and gerund of go — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 19, 2024 · solver pressure 88/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  17. STILL Zipf 5.92 · about 832 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Not moving; calm. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 23, 2024 · solver pressure 93/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  18. NEVER Zipf 5.91 · about 813 uses per million words CEFR A1

    At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 11, 2024 · solver pressure 87/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  19. THOSE Zipf 5.90 · about 794 uses per million words CEFR A1

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

    Past Wordle answer on February 1, 2022 · solver pressure 40/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  20. WORLD Zipf 5.89 · about 776 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 29, 2021 · solver pressure 20/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  21. GREAT Zipf 5.88 · about 759 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Taking much space; large. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 2, 2021 · solver pressure 59/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  22. WHILE Zipf 5.86 · about 724 uses per million words CEFR A2

    An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 3, 2023 · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  23. EVERY Zipf 5.79 · about 617 uses per million words CEFR A1

    All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 31, 2023 · solver pressure 93/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  24. STATE Zipf 5.78 · about 603 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 3, 2024 · solver pressure 82/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  25. THREE Zipf 5.78 · about 603 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 30, 2023 · solver pressure 23/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  26. SINCE Zipf 5.75 · about 562 uses per million words CEFR A2

    From a specified time in the past. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 14, 2024 · solver pressure 6/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  27. UNDER Zipf 5.73 · about 537 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Beneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 10, 2023 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  28. THING Zipf 5.72 · about 525 uses per million words CEFR A1

    That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 19, 2024 · solver pressure 27/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  29. HOUSE Zipf 5.71 · about 513 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 11, 2023 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  30. PLACE Zipf 5.71 · about 513 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An area; somewhere within an area. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 8, 2024 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  31. AGAIN Zipf 5.70 · about 501 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Another time: indicating a repeat of an action. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 10, 2023 · solver pressure 4/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  32. FOUND Zipf 5.68 · about 479 uses per million words CEFR B2

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

    Past Wordle answer on March 28, 2022 · solver pressure 99/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  33. MIGHT Zipf 5.66 · about 457 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 2, 2025 · solver pressure 98/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  34. MONEY Zipf 5.64 · about 437 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A generally accepted means of exchange. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 22, 2022 · solver pressure 80/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  35. NIGHT Zipf 5.61 · about 407 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 12, 2022 · solver pressure 54/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  36. UNTIL Zipf 5.61 · about 407 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Up to the time of (something happening); pending. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 2, 2023 · solver pressure 21/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  37. DOING Zipf 5.60 · about 398 uses per million words CEFR A1

    present participle and gerund of do — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 14, 2024 · solver pressure 70/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  38. GROUP Zipf 5.57 · about 372 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 10, 2021 · solver pressure 87/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  39. WOMEN Zipf 5.57 · about 372 uses per million words

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

    Past Wordle answer on April 25, 2026 · solver pressure 80/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  40. START Zipf 5.56 · about 363 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The beginning of an activity. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 11, 2021 · solver pressure 85/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  41. TIMES Zipf 5.56 · about 363 uses per million words CEFR B2

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

  42. TODAY Zipf 5.55 · about 355 uses per million words CEFR A1

    On the current day or date. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 12, 2022 · solver pressure 24/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  43. POINT Zipf 5.54 · about 347 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A small dot or mark. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 19, 2022 · solver pressure 68/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  44. MUSIC Zipf 5.52 · about 331 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 17, 2023 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  45. POWER Zipf 5.52 · about 331 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The ability to do or undergo something. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 24, 2022 · solver pressure 94/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  46. WATER Zipf 5.52 · about 331 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 23, 2025 · solver pressure 48/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  47. BASED Zipf 5.51 · about 324 uses per million words

    Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  48. SMALL Zipf 5.51 · about 324 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Not large or big; insignificant; few in number. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 20, 2023 · solver pressure 86/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  49. WHITE Zipf 5.51 · about 324 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 20, 2025 · solver pressure 51/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  50. LATER Zipf 5.49 · about 309 uses per million words CEFR A1

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

    Past Wordle answer on September 19, 2025 · solver pressure 10/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  51. ORDER Zipf 5.49 · about 309 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Arrangement, disposition, or sequence. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 27, 2024 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  52. PARTY Zipf 5.49 · about 309 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 3, 2023 · solver pressure 13/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  53. THANK Zipf 5.48 · about 302 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 26, 2024 · solver pressure 39/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  54. USING Zipf 5.47 · about 295 uses per million words

    present participle and gerund of use — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 16, 2021 · solver pressure 7/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  55. BLACK Zipf 5.46 · about 288 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 10, 2022 · solver pressure 79/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  56. MAKES Zipf 5.46 · about 288 uses per million words

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

  57. WHOLE Zipf 5.46 · about 288 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Entire, undivided. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 27, 2025 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  58. MAYBE Zipf 5.45 · about 282 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Perhaps, possibly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 15, 2023 · solver pressure 32/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  59. STORY Zipf 5.45 · about 282 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An account of real or fictional events. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 2, 2022 · solver pressure 76/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  60. GAMES Zipf 5.44 · about 275 uses per million words

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

  61. LEAST Zipf 5.44 · about 275 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Chiefly preceded by the: superlative form of little: most little. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 1, 2025 · solver pressure 26/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  62. MEANS Zipf 5.44 · about 275 uses per million words CEFR B2

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

  63. EARLY Zipf 5.43 · about 269 uses per million words CEFR A1

    At a time in advance of the usual or expected event. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 8, 2024 · solver pressure 68/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  64. LOCAL Zipf 5.43 · about 269 uses per million words CEFR A2

    From or in a nearby location. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 13, 2024 · solver pressure 57/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  65. VIDEO Zipf 5.43 · about 269 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Transient visual content or media, processed with technology, especially electronic. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 14, 2024 · solver pressure 36/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  66. YOUNG Zipf 5.43 · about 269 uses per million words CEFR A1

    In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 5, 2023 · solver pressure 87/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  67. COURT Zipf 5.41 · about 257 uses per million words CEFR A2

    An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 17, 2024 · solver pressure 34/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  68. GIVEN Zipf 5.41 · about 257 uses per million words CEFR A2

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

    Past Wordle answer on October 22, 2023 · solver pressure 30/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  69. LEVEL Zipf 5.41 · about 257 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 15, 2025 · solver pressure 99/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  70. OFTEN Zipf 5.41 · about 257 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Frequently; many times on different occasions. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 26, 2024 · solver pressure 28/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  71. DEATH Zipf 5.40 · about 251 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 10, 2021 · solver pressure 0/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  72. HOURS Zipf 5.40 · about 251 uses per million words

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

  73. SOUTH Zipf 5.40 · about 251 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 11, 2025 · solver pressure 57/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  74. KNOWN Zipf 5.39 · about 245 uses per million words CEFR B2

    Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 25, 2025 · solver pressure 61/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  75. LARGE Zipf 5.39 · about 245 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Of considerable or relatively great size or extent. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 20, 2024 · solver pressure 57/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  76. WRONG Zipf 5.39 · about 245 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Incorrect or untrue. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 12, 2023 · solver pressure 85/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  77. ALONG Zipf 5.38 · about 240 uses per million words CEFR A1

    By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 15, 2025 · solver pressure 3/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  78. NEEDS Zipf 5.37 · about 234 uses per million words

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

  79. CLASS Zipf 5.36 · about 229 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 8, 2022 · solver pressure 82/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  80. CLOSE Zipf 5.36 · about 229 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 19, 2023 · solver pressure 23/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  81. COMES Zipf 5.36 · about 229 uses per million words

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

  82. LOOKS Zipf 5.36 · about 229 uses per million words

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

  83. CAUSE Zipf 5.35 · about 224 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 24, 2023 · solver pressure 1/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  84. HAPPY Zipf 5.35 · about 224 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 27, 2022 · solver pressure 95/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  85. HUMAN Zipf 5.35 · about 224 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 13, 2023 · solver pressure 22/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  86. WOMAN Zipf 5.35 · about 224 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An adult female human. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 6, 2023 · solver pressure 54/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  87. LEAVE Zipf 5.34 · about 219 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To have a consequence or remnant. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 1, 2022 · solver pressure 38/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  88. NORTH Zipf 5.34 · about 219 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 21, 2024 · solver pressure 24/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  89. WATCH Zipf 5.34 · about 219 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A portable or wearable timepiece. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 11, 2022 · solver pressure 99/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  90. LIGHT Zipf 5.33 · about 214 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 31, 2022 · solver pressure 96/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  91. SHORT Zipf 5.33 · about 214 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 5, 2025 · solver pressure 39/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  92. TAKEN Zipf 5.33 · about 214 uses per million words

    Infatuated; fond of or attracted to. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 1, 2023 · solver pressure 25/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  93. THIRD Zipf 5.32 · about 209 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 20, 2022 · solver pressure 16/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  94. AMONG Zipf 5.31 · about 204 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 5, 2025 · solver pressure 56/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  95. CHECK Zipf 5.31 · about 204 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An inspection or examination. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 4, 2025 · solver pressure 91/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  96. HEART Zipf 5.31 · about 204 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 26, 2023 · solver pressure 4/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  97. ASKED Zipf 5.30 · about 200 uses per million words

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

  98. CHILD Zipf 5.30 · about 200 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 29, 2023 · solver pressure 38/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  99. MAJOR Zipf 5.30 · about 200 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 9, 2021 · solver pressure 90/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  100. MEDIA Zipf 5.30 · about 200 uses per million words CEFR B2

    The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 10, 2024 · solver pressure 7/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  101. PHONE Zipf 5.30 · about 200 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 26, 2023 · solver pressure 73/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  102. GONNA Zipf 5.29 · about 195 uses per million words

    A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  103. QUITE Zipf 5.29 · about 195 uses per million words CEFR A2

    To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 17, 2024 · solver pressure 8/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  104. WORKS Zipf 5.29 · about 195 uses per million words

    plural of work in its countable senses — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  105. FINAL Zipf 5.28 · about 191 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 8, 2024 · solver pressure 13/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  106. FRONT Zipf 5.28 · about 191 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 6, 2021 · solver pressure 32/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  107. READY Zipf 5.28 · about 191 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Prepared for immediate action or use. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 8, 2024 · solver pressure 2/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  108. BRING Zipf 5.27 · about 186 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To transport toward somebody/somewhere. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest May 2, 2026) · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  109. HEARD Zipf 5.27 · about 186 uses per million words

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

    Past Wordle answer on January 13, 2024 · solver pressure 2/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  110. MARCH Zipf 5.26 · about 182 uses per million words CEFR B1

    A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on April 1, 2023 · solver pressure 51/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  111. STUDY Zipf 5.26 · about 182 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 30, 2022 · solver pressure 75/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  112. CLEAR Zipf 5.25 · about 178 uses per million words CEFR A2

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

    Past Wordle answer on September 13, 2023 · solver pressure 21/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  113. MONTH Zipf 5.25 · about 178 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 9, 2022 · solver pressure 28/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  114. WORDS Zipf 5.25 · about 178 uses per million words

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

  115. BOARD Zipf 5.24 · about 174 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 9, 2025 · solver pressure 1/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  116. FIELD Zipf 5.24 · about 174 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 5, 2022 · solver pressure 59/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  117. SEEMS Zipf 5.24 · about 174 uses per million words

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

  118. WANTS Zipf 5.24 · about 174 uses per million words

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

  119. FIGHT Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Senses relating to physical conflict: — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  120. FORCE Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 30, 2024 · solver pressure 41/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  121. ISSUE Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 18, 2025 · solver pressure 13/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  122. PRICE Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The cost required to gain possession of something. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 19, 2024 · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  123. SHOWS Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words

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

  124. SPACE Zipf 5.23 · about 170 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 1, 2023 · solver pressure 25/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  125. TOTAL Zipf 5.21 · about 162 uses per million words CEFR B1

    An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on January 12, 2025 · solver pressure 61/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  126. ABOVE Zipf 5.20 · about 158 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 2, 2023 · solver pressure 6/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  127. SHARE Zipf 5.20 · about 158 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 25, 2024 · solver pressure 38/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  128. SENSE Zipf 5.19 · about 155 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 27, 2024 · solver pressure 50/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  129. WEEKS Zipf 5.19 · about 155 uses per million words

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

  130. BREAK Zipf 5.18 · about 151 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest June 12, 2026) · solver pressure 72/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  131. EVENT Zipf 5.18 · about 151 uses per million words CEFR A1

    An occurrence; something that happens. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 7, 2024 · solver pressure 76/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  132. SORRY Zipf 5.18 · about 151 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Regretful or apologetic for one's actions. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 29, 2025 · solver pressure 83/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  133. TAKES Zipf 5.18 · about 151 uses per million words

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

  134. GIRLS Zipf 5.17 · about 148 uses per million words

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

  135. GUESS Zipf 5.17 · about 148 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 11, 2025 · solver pressure 64/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  136. LEARN Zipf 5.17 · about 148 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 28, 2023 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  137. ADDED Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words

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

  138. ALONE Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words CEFR A1

    By oneself, solitary. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 9, 2021 · solver pressure 0/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  139. HANDS Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words

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

  140. MOVIE Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 17, 2022 · solver pressure 29/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  141. PRESS Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words CEFR B1

    An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 19, 2024 · solver pressure 73/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  142. TRIED Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words

    Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  143. WORTH Zipf 5.16 · about 145 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  144. AREAS Zipf 5.15 · about 141 uses per million words

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

  145. BOOKS Zipf 5.15 · about 141 uses per million words

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

  146. SOUND Zipf 5.15 · about 141 uses per million words CEFR A2

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

    Past Wordle answer on February 14, 2023 · solver pressure 24/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  147. VALUE Zipf 5.15 · about 141 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 4, 2024 · solver pressure 17/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  148. LIVES Zipf 5.14 · about 138 uses per million words

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

  149. ROUND Zipf 5.14 · about 138 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Of shape: — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 17, 2021 · solver pressure 51/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  150. STAND Zipf 5.14 · about 138 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To position or be positioned physically: — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer (2 times, latest April 19, 2026) · solver pressure 14/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  151. STUFF Zipf 5.14 · about 138 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 27, 2026 · solver pressure 95/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  152. DRIVE Zipf 5.13 · about 135 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To operate a vehicle: — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 23, 2022 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  153. GREEN Zipf 5.13 · about 135 uses per million words CEFR A1

    The color of grass and leaves; a primary additive color midway between yellow and blue which is evoked by light between roughly 495–570 nm. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 13, 2023 · solver pressure 81/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  154. MATCH Zipf 5.13 · about 135 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 20, 2024 · solver pressure 91/100, hard for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  155. MODEL Zipf 5.13 · about 135 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 1, 2021 · solver pressure 57/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  156. TRUST Zipf 5.13 · about 135 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 16, 2023 · solver pressure 74/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  157. RANGE Zipf 5.12 · about 132 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 1, 2023 · solver pressure 21/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  158. TRADE Zipf 5.12 · about 132 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The buying and selling of goods and services on a market. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 6, 2023 · solver pressure 1/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  159. CHIEF Zipf 5.11 · about 129 uses per million words CEFR B1

    The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 29, 2022 · solver pressure 15/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  160. JAMES Zipf 5.11 · about 129 uses per million words

    The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  161. LOWER Zipf 5.11 · about 129 uses per million words CEFR B2

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

    Past Wordle answer on August 4, 2024 · solver pressure 87/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  162. STYLE Zipf 5.11 · about 129 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Senses relating to a thin, pointed object. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 31, 2023 · solver pressure 40/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  163. BLOOD Zipf 5.10 · about 126 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  164. CHINA Zipf 5.10 · about 126 uses per million words

    Synonym of porcelain, a hard white translucent ceramic made from kaolin, now (chiefly US) sometimes distinguished in reference to tableware as fine or good china. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  165. STAGE Zipf 5.10 · about 126 uses per million words CEFR A1

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

    Past Wordle answer on February 9, 2023 · solver pressure 40/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  166. TERMS Zipf 5.10 · about 126 uses per million words

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

  167. TITLE Zipf 5.10 · about 126 uses per million words CEFR A2

    The name of a film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 4, 2024 · solver pressure 16/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  168. ENJOY Zipf 5.09 · about 123 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 10, 2022 · solver pressure 50/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  169. COVER Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR A1

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

    Past Wordle answer on June 18, 2024 · solver pressure 80/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  170. LEGAL Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR B1

    Relating to the law or to lawyers. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 17, 2026 · solver pressure 39/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  171. SEVEN Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on September 21, 2024 · solver pressure 66/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  172. STAFF Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 23, 2021 · solver pressure 87/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  173. SUPER Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Of excellent quality, superfine. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 29, 2024 · solver pressure 50/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  174. UNION Zipf 5.08 · about 120 uses per million words CEFR B1

    The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on August 23, 2025 · solver pressure 78/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  175. BEGAN Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words

    simple past of begin — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  176. BUILT Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words

    well-built, muscular or toned. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 21, 2023 · solver pressure 74/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  177. CRAZY Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Of unsound mind; insane; demented. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 30, 2021 · solver pressure 76/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  178. DAILY Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words CEFR A2

    That occurs or attends every day, or at least every working day. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  179. KNOWS Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words

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

  180. PAPER Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 24, 2021 · solver pressure 62/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  181. PARTS Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words

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

  182. VOICE Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 8, 2022 · solver pressure 48/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  183. WHOSE Zipf 5.07 · about 117 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 2, 2025 · solver pressure 77/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  184. EARTH Zipf 5.06 · about 115 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Alternative letter-case form of Earth; our planet, third out from the Sun. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on July 11, 2023 · solver pressure 6/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  185. RULES Zipf 5.06 · about 115 uses per million words

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

  186. BELOW Zipf 5.05 · about 112 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Lower in spatial position than. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 5, 2023 · solver pressure 46/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  187. OFFER Zipf 5.05 · about 112 uses per million words CEFR A2

    A proposal that has been made. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on June 26, 2025 · solver pressure 58/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  188. SLEEP Zipf 5.05 · about 112 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To rest in a state of reduced consciousness. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 7, 2023 · solver pressure 79/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  189. TABLE Zipf 5.05 · about 112 uses per million words CEFR A1

    Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on December 19, 2023 · solver pressure 30/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  190. TRUTH Zipf 5.05 · about 112 uses per million words CEFR A2

    True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on October 9, 2023 · solver pressure 42/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

  191. BUILD Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To form (something) by combining materials or parts. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on February 21, 2024 · solver pressure 77/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  192. CASES Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words

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

  193. INDIA Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words

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

  194. PIECE Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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

  195. VISIT Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words CEFR A1

    To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on May 25, 2026 · solver pressure 89/100, tricky among recorded puzzles.

  196. WANNA Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words

    Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  197. WROTE Zipf 5.04 · about 110 uses per million words

    simple past of write — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on November 25, 2021 · solver pressure 6/100, easier for the solver among recorded puzzles.

  198. GIVES Zipf 5.03 · about 107 uses per million words

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

  199. RIVER Zipf 5.03 · about 107 uses per million words CEFR A1

    A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  200. SHALL Zipf 5.03 · about 107 uses per million words CEFR A2

    Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

    Past Wordle answer on March 29, 2022 · solver pressure 53/100, middle of the pack among recorded puzzles.

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.

Common questions

What are the most common five letter words?
Measured by corpus frequency (the wordfreq project), the ten most common five-letter words are ABOUT, THEIR, THERE, WHICH, WOULD, OTHER, AFTER, FIRST, THINK and COULD. Each appears hundreds of times per million words of running English.
How many five letter words count as common?
1,055 of the 14,855 five-letter words in this site's accepted-guess list score Zipf 4 or higher — ten or more appearances per million words of English.
Are the most common five letter words good Wordle guesses?
Not automatically. Frequency measures how often a word appears in text, not how well its letters split the remaining answers, so a very common word can still be a weak opener. Frequency is most useful when choosing between final candidates: words people actually use dominate this site's recorded answer history.