ALLEY — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
2 correct, 1 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
The word "ALLEY" is today's Wordle answer.
Strategy Insights
Opening Word
Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.
Key Breakthrough
revealed blade 1 correct position and 2 present letters .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 10 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 6 guesses Challenging puzzle requiring careful elimination.
Letter Analysis
Letter Heatmap for 5-Letter Words
How often each letter appears in 5-letter words in our dictionary. Letters highlighted in the answer word are shown in green.
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FAQ — ALLEY as a Wordle Answer
Is ALLEY a good Wordle starting word?
It tests l(27%), l(27%), e(51%), y(10%), which are among the most common letters. AA at the start is less common (7%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with AL?
50 words in our dictionary start with AL. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the AL words page.