CHESS — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 2 present, 3 absent
0 correct, 3 present, 2 absent
0 correct, 3 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
A board game for two players with each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.
Letter Structure
Strategy Insights
Opening Word
Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.
Key Breakthrough
revealed chess 5 positions .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 7 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 4 guesses Solid performance with good deduction.
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 — CHESS as a Wordle Answer
Is CHESS a good Wordle starting word?
It tests h(19%), e(51%), s(29%), s(29%), 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 CH?
61 words in our dictionary start with CH. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the CH words page.