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Strategy guides, word lists, and tips for Wordle, Scrabble, and vocabulary building — all backed by word frequency data.

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Best Wordle Starting Words — Proven by Data

The best 5-letter starting words for Wordle, ranked by letter frequency and board coverage. CRANE, STARE, RAISE, AUDIO — see what the data says to play first, and why each one works.

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Wordle

Best Wordle Starting Words — Proven by Data

CRANE vs STARE vs AUDIO vs RAISE — we ranked every popular starter by letter frequency, vowel coverage, and elimination rate so you don't have to guess.

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How to Win Wordle — Complete Strategy Guide

From first guess to solve in 3: a step-by-step Wordle strategy covering opening words, second-guess tactics, letter elimination, and how to handle double letters.

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How to Handle Double Letters in Wordle

Double-letter Wordle answers catch most players off guard. This guide explains when to suspect a repeat, which letters double most often, and the guesses that reveal them fastest.

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Wordle Answer Archive — Every Past Answer

A complete list of every Wordle answer since the game launched, organised by date. Check yesterday's answer, browse by month, and spot patterns in letter frequency over time.

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Vocabulary & Word Lists
Vocabulary

5-Letter Words for Kids — Beginner Word List

A curated list of age-appropriate 5-letter words for children — simple, common, and grouped by theme. Great for spelling practice, classroom games, and family Wordle nights.

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Vocabulary

Uncommon 5-Letter Words — Expand Your Vocabulary

KNAVE, ABHOR, CRYPT, PIQUE — 5-letter words that most people recognise but rarely use. Knowing these improves your Wordle guesses and builds stronger word recognition.

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Scrabble

Best 5-Letter Scrabble Words — High-Score Plays

Maximise your score with the highest-value 5-letter Scrabble words. Covers Q-without-U words, triple-letter setups, and the best plays to unload awkward tile combinations.

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Browse All 5-Letter Word Lists

Every word list on WordVault — find the exact words you need for Wordle, Scrabble, or any word puzzle.

Starts With

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Ends With

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPRSTUVWXYZ -ER-ING-LY-ED-AL-EN

Containing a Letter

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Special Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Wordle starting words?
The best Wordle starting words cover the most common letters. CRANE, STARE, RAISE, and AUDIO are among the top choices — they cover high-frequency letters like R, A, E, S, T, and key vowels. See our full data-backed starting words guide for a complete ranked list.
How do I get better at Wordle?
Start with a high-coverage opening word, use your second guess to eliminate more letters rather than guess the answer, and pay attention to which letters are common in 5-letter words. The WordVault Wordle Helper can filter the word list based on your guesses when you're stuck.
Are there 5-letter words with no vowels?
Yes — words like GLYPH, TRYST, NYMPH, CRYPT, and LYNCH contain no standard vowels. These are rare Wordle answers but knowing them helps when all your vowel guesses come back grey. Browse the full no-vowels word list.
What 5-letter words are good for Scrabble?
High-scoring 5-letter Scrabble words include those with Q, Z, X, and J tiles. Words like JAZZY (34 pts), FIZZY (29 pts), and ZIPPY (23 pts) score well. Our Scrabble guide covering the best plays by tile value is coming soon.