Best Wordle Starting Words — Proven by Data

The best opening word for Wordle maximises letter coverage. Based on English word frequency data, here are the top starting words and why they work.

Word Lists

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Ending Patterns

-ER -ING -LY -ED -AL -LE -ST -ND -NT -ON -EN -SS -NK -LL -RN

Word Categories & Tools

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