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CARRY — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis

Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.

C

8%

A

10%

R

6%

R

8%

Y

8%

Solve Walkthrough

1
S
L
A
T
E

0 correct,  1 present,  4 absent

2
C
R
A
Z
Y

2 correct,  2 present,  1 absent

3
C
A
R
R
Y

✓ Answer found!

Solved in 3 guesses out of 6

Word Meaning

CARRY /ˈkæ.ɹi/
noun

1. A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

2. A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.

verb

1. To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

2. To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.

"Adjust your carry from time to time so that you don't tire too quickly."

Letter Structure

1 vowel (A) 4 consonants (C, R, Y) Repeated: RStarts: C · Ends: Y Common letters: 3/5

Strategy Insights

🎯

Opening Word

S
L
A
T
E

Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.

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Key Breakthrough

revealed crazy 2 positions and 2 present letters .

This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.

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Elimination Pattern

Letters ruled out during the solve:

S L T E Z

Eliminating these 5 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.

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Difficulty Rating

⭐⭐⭐ Easy

Solved in 3 guesses Excellent efficiency!

Letter Analysis

Pos Letter At position In any word
1 c
8% (61 words)
19% (140 words)
2 a
10% (73 words)
43% (312 words)
3 r
6% (47 words)
41% (299 words)
4 r
8% (57 words)
41% (299 words)
5 y
8% (59 words)
10% (75 words)

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.

Q 1%
W 8%
E 51%
R 41%
T 33%
Y 10%
U 19%
I 28%
O 28%
P 15%
A 43%
S 29%
D 16%
F 9%
G 12%
H 19%
J 1%
K 9%
L 27%
Z 1%
X 2%
C 19%
V 8%
B 11%
N 23%
M 10%

Similar Words — Useful for When You're Close

Same end ___RY

FAQ — CARRY as a Wordle Answer

Is CARRY a good Wordle starting word?

It tests a(43%), r(41%), r(41%), y(10%), which are among the most common letters. CC at the start is less common (8%) which is a trade-off.

How many 5-letter words start with CA?

61 words in our dictionary start with CA. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the CA words page.

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