5 FiveLetterWords

Rare five-letter words

Words that appear less than once per ten million words of English — many too rare for the corpus to measure at all.

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All 9,025 words, below Zipf 2

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. GATHS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  2. GAUCH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Alternative form of gouch (“feel drowsy due to heroin”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  3. GAUCY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  4. GAUDS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  5. GAUJE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Alternative form of gadjo (“non-Roma”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  6. GAUMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  7. GAUMY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Sticky; smeared with something sticky. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  8. GAUPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  9. GAURS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  10. GAVOT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  11. GAWCY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  12. GAWPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  13. GAWSY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  14. GAYAL below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Bos frontalis, a Southern Asiatic species of domestic cattle. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  15. GAZAR below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A silk organza, a lightweight fabric with a plain weave. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  16. GAZON below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    One of the pieces of sod used to line or cover parapets and the faces of earthworks. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  17. GEALS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  18. GEANS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  19. GEARE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of gear. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  20. GEASA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  21. GEBUR below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    In Anglo-Saxon law, the owner of an allotment or yard-land, usually consisting of 30 acres; a villein. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  22. GECKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  23. GEEPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  24. GEITS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  25. GELDS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  26. GELTS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  27. GEMEL below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    One of a pair of small bars placed together. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  28. GEMOT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A (legislative or judicial) assembly in Anglo-Saxon England. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  29. GENAE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  30. GENAS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  31. GENIP below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A succulent berry with a thick rind, the fruit of plants in the genus Genipa. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  32. GENTY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    neat; trim — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  33. GERAH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    An ancient Hebrew unit of weight and currency, one twentieth of a shekel. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  34. GERES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  35. GERLE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  36. GESSE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  37. GESTS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  38. GETAS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  39. GEUMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  40. GEYAN below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  41. GHEES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  42. GHEST below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of guest. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  43. GIBED below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  44. GIBEL below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  45. GIBER below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    One who utters gibes. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  46. GIBLI below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  47. GIGHE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  48. GILPY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  49. GINCH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Underwear, especially men's briefs. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  50. GINGS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  51. GINKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  52. GINZO below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A person of Italian birth or descent. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  53. GIPON below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  54. GIPPO below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  55. GIRNS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  56. GIRRS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  57. GIRSH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Dated form of qursh. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  58. GISMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  59. GITCH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  60. GIUST below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete spelling of joust. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  61. GLAIK below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A fool or eccentric person. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  62. GLAIR below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Egg white, especially as used in various industrial preparations. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  63. GLAUM below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To grasp or snatch (at), usually feebly or ineffectually; to grope (at) with the hands, as in the dark. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  64. GLAUR below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Mud, slime, mire. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  65. GLAZY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Having the appearance of a glaze; glazed. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  66. GLEBY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    turfy; cloddy; fertile; fruitful. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  67. GLEDE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Any of several birds of prey, especially a kite, Milvus milvus. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  68. GLEDS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  69. GLEET below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A urethral discharge, especially as a symptom of gonorrhea. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  70. GLENT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Archaic form of glint. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  71. GLEYS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  72. GLIAS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Synonym of glia. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  73. GLIBS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  74. GLIFF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  75. GLIFT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  76. GLIKE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A sneer; a flout. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  77. GLIME below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To glance (at); to look sideways. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  78. GLIMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  79. GLISK below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To glisten or glitter, sparkle or shine. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  80. GLITS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  81. GLOAM below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To begin to grow dark; to grow dusky. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  82. GLOBI below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  83. GLOBY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Resembling a globe; round. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  84. GLODE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  85. GLOGG below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A Scandinavian version of vin chaud or mulled wine; a hot punch made of red wine, brandy and sherry flavoured with almonds, raisins and orange peel. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  86. GLOMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  87. GLOPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  88. GLOST below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Lead glazing used for pottery. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  89. GLOUT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  90. GLOZE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A comment in the margin; explanatory note; gloss; commentary. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  91. GLUGG below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  92. GLUMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  93. GNAPI below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  94. GNARS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  95. GNAWN below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  96. GNOWS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  97. GOAFS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  98. GOAFT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  99. GOARY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete spelling of gory. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  100. GOAVE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  101. GOBAN below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Alternative form of gobang (“strategy game”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  102. GOBBE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  103. GOBIS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  104. GODSO below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  105. GOELS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  106. GOETY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    witchcraft, demonic magic, necromancy. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  107. GOGGA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  108. GOIER below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  109. GOJIS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  110. GOKES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  111. GOLPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  112. GONCH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Men's brief-style underwear. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  113. GONEF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  114. GONIA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  115. GONIF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  116. GONKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  117. GONOF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  118. GONYS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    the lower ridge of the lower mandible of a bird's beak, located at the junction of the bone's two rami (lateral plates) — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  119. GOOGS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  120. GOOKY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Gloppy, gooey. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  121. GOOLS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  122. GOOLY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    singular of goolies: a testicle. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  123. GOOMY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  124. GOOPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  125. GOORS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  126. GOORY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  127. GOPAK below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  128. GOPIK below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  129. GORAY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  130. GORBS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  131. GORMS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  132. GORMY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Awkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  133. GORPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  134. GORSY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Covered in gorse. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  135. GOUCH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  136. GOUKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  137. GOURA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Any of several crested ground-dwelling pigeons, of the genus Goura, from New Guinea — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  138. GOVED below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  139. GOWDS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  140. GOWFS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  141. GOWKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  142. GOWLS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  143. GOXES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  144. GRAIP below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  145. GRAME below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Anger; wrath; scorn; bitterness; repugnance. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  146. GRAPY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  147. GRAVS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  148. GREGE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  149. GREPS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  150. GREWS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  151. GRIDE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To produce a grinding or scraping sound. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  152. GRIGS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  153. GRIKE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A deep cleft formed in limestone surfaces due to water erosion; providing a unique habitat for plants. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  154. GRIPT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  155. GRIPY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  156. GRISY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Grim, grisly. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  157. GRITH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Guaranteed security, sanctuary, safe conduct. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  158. GRIZE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of grise. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  159. GROKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  160. GROMA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A Roman surveying instrument having plumb lines hanging from four arms at right angles. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  161. GRONE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete spelling of groan. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  162. GROOF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  163. GROUF below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  164. GROVY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Pertaining to or characterised by groves; situated in a grove. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  165. GRRLS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  166. GRUED below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  167. GRUES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  168. GRUFE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  169. GRUME below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A thick semisolid — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  170. GRYDE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of gride. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  171. GRYKE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  172. GRYPE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete spelling of gripe. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  173. GRYPT below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of gripped. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  174. GUACO below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Any of various vine-like climbing plants of Central and South America and the West Indies, including Mikania and Aristolochia species, reputed to have curative powers. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  175. GUANS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  176. GUARS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  177. GUCKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  178. GUCKY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Resembling or covered in muck or goo. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  179. GUDES below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  180. GUFFS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  181. GUGAS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  182. GUGGL below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score
  183. GUIMP below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  184. GUIRO below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Synonym of sekere. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  185. GULAS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  186. GULFY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Characterized by or full of gulfs or whirlpools. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  187. GULPY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Inclined to gulp. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  188. GUNDI below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Any of the several North African rodents of the family Ctenodactylidae. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  189. GUNGY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Having the texture or feel of gunge; gooey or gunky. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  190. GUNKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  191. GURGE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Alternative form of gurges (“whirlpool”). — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  192. GURKS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    To attack, beat up. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  193. GURLY below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Fierce and stormy. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  194. GURNS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  195. GURSH below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Dated form of qursh. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  196. GUSLA below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

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

  197. GUSLE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A single-stringed lute-like musical instrument with a bowl-shaped body, held vertically in the lap and played with a bow, originating among the Slavic peoples in the Balkans, especially in the… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  198. GUSLI below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    A plucked psaltery-like string instrument, usually played on the lap and sometimes created with table legs so that the musician can play it seated next to the instrument, originating in ancient… — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  199. GUYLE below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    Obsolete form of guile. — Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  200. GYALS below the measurement floor — too rare for the corpus to score

    plural of gyal — 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.

A score of 0.0 is a marker, not a measurement: wordfreq's corpus never saw the word often enough to score it, which is true of 5,062 words in this band. Those entries say “below the measurement floor” and sort after every measured word.

“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.