Words, 5-letter words

5-letter words - information about their occurrence in dictionary

In English, we have 12478 words with 5 letters - below you can see which ones...

Discover the Magic of 5-Letter Words

Are you ready to enhance your word game skills and dominate the competition? Exploring 5-letter words could be your secret weapon! These little gems are not only essential for various word games but also offer an array of fascinating possibilities. Whether you're playing Scrabble, Words with Friends, or developing your linguistic skills, understanding the significance of five-letter words is crucial.

Why Focus on 5-Letter Words?

  • Strategic Advantage: 5-letter words often provide high scoring opportunities. Using tiles effectively to create these words can dramatically enhance your game score.
  • Diverse Vocabulary: Expanding your knowledge of five-letter words enriches your overall vocabulary, which is beneficial beyond just gaming.
  • Cultural Insights: Many 5-letter words have interesting etymologies and cultural contexts, making them fun to learn and share!

Fun Facts About 5-Letter Words:

  • The English language boasts thousands of 5-letter words, including some of the most commonly used words like "plant," "table," and "smile."
  • Many 5-letter words can morph into various forms simply by changing a single letter, making them flexible in gameplay.
  • 5-letter words can create countless combinations, often leading to surprising and unexpected word formations!

Getting Started with 5-Letter Words:

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, incorporating 5-letter words into your strategy can elevate your gameplay. Commit to memorizing common and unique five-letter words. Challenge yourself to use less familiar words during your games. The more you practice, the more likely you will uncover high-scoring opportunities!

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Words with 5 letters by the first letter

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of 5-letter words, quantity by first letter

Compilation of 5-letter words, sorted by the first letter
The first letter in the word The number of words [%]
A 715 5,7
B 871 7,0
C 888 7,1
D 650 5,2
E 288 2,3
F 575 4,6
G 608 4,9
H 477 3,8
I 157 1,3
J 191 1,5
K 353 2,8
L 551 4,4
M 666 5,3
N 317 2,5
O 257 2,1
P 821 6,6
Q 76 0,6
R 610 4,9
S 1521 12,2
T 787 6,3
U 178 1,4
V 231 1,9
W 402 3,2
X 15 0,1
Y 175 1,4
Z 98 0,8

Words with 5 letters by the last letter

Below we present the statistics of words with 5 letters, quantities according to the letter they end with.

Summary of words with 5 letters, according to the letter they end with
The last letter in the word The number of words [%]
A 632 5,1
B 55 0,4
C 124 1,0
D 807 6,5
E 1477 11,8
F 80 0,6
G 135 1,1
H 349 2,8
I 253 2,0
J 2 0,0
K 244 2,0
L 465 3,7
M 179 1,4
N 512 4,1
O 365 2,9
P 146 1,2
Q 3 0,0
R 656 5,3
S 3805 30,5
T 710 5,7
U 63 0,5
V 4 0,0
W 62 0,5
X 65 0,5
Y 1254 10,0
Z 31 0,2

Compilation of 5-letter Words

In the following link, you will find a list of distributions of 5-letter words, including those with 5-letter words. Additionally, there is information about the frequency of each letter occurring in all English words, including those with 5 letters. The list of words is available in EXCEL (xlsx) format.

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Searching for words with 5 letters

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