5 Letter Words

Five-letter words are the heart of 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 — use the pattern field to lock in the green letters you have already found.

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 Word pattern field — for example, S??RE — to match the green letters you have uncovered.

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, five-letter words 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 into the Word pattern field above.

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 with known letter positions?

Yes — use the Word pattern field with ? for unknowns, such as ?A??E to fix the second and fifth letters.