Words 5 Letters

To get started, just type any word on the first line.
- If the letter is guessed correctly and is in the correct place, it will be highlighted in green.
- If the letter is in the word, but in the wrong place - in yellow
- If the letter is not in the word, it will remain gray.

Can you guess the hidden word in 6 tries?

What is the best word to start the game Words 5 Letters?
At the beginning of the game, try to use a word without repeating letters and with as many vowels as possible, such as the word "RADIO". However, mathematician Grant Sanderson found that the best starting word is “CRANE" or “SLOTH”, which includes frequently used letters.

I aim for a mix of common and uncommon letters in my first guess(es). The more common letters are to see if I can nail down the shape of a word, with those less common ones for process of elimination — just trying to avoid the heartbreak of having four of the five letters set, and a last letter that could be a number of different options.