5 Letter Word Finder

Five-letter words are the backbone of games like Wordle and a reliable way to score in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Enter your letters below and this 5 letter word finder lists every valid five-letter word you can make — filter by starting letter, ending letter or contained letters to match the pattern you need.

The interactive 5 letter word finder loads below — enter your letters to search.

Popular 5-letter words

Click any word to open its page, or tap the copy icon to copy it — or enter its letters above to find hundreds more.

Tips for finding 5 letter words

Playing Wordle? Open with vowel-rich words such as audio, adieu or raise to reveal which vowels are in play. Then use the Starts With, Ends With and Contains filters above to match the pattern you have uncovered — for example, five-letter words starting with S and ending in Y.

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, five-letter words are long enough to reach bonus squares while still fitting crowded boards. Add a blank tile (?) to your letters to see every word you could play with one wildcard.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5 letter words for Wordle?

Openers that mix common vowels and consonants — such as crane, slate, raise and audio — reveal the most information. Once you know part of the pattern, type your known letters above and filter by starting or ending letters.

How many 5 letter words are there in English?

Our dictionary contains thousands of five-letter words, from everyday words like house and plant to rarer finds like fjord and quirk. Enter any five or more letters to see every valid option.

Can I find 5 letter words ending in a specific letter?

Yes — type your letters, keep the word length set to 5, and enter a letter or ending (such as Y or ER) in the Ends With filter.