CLOSE — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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Solve Walkthrough
2 correct, 1 present, 2 absent
2 correct, 2 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. An end or conclusion.
2. The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
1. (physical) To remove a gap.
2. (social) To finish, to terminate.
"We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."
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 slice 2 positions 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 3 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 3 guesses Excellent efficiency!
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 — CLOSE as a Wordle Answer
Is CLOSE a good Wordle starting word?
It tests l(27%), o(28%), s(29%), e(51%), 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 CL?
61 words in our dictionary start with CL. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the CL words page.