GHOST — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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12%
Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 2 present, 3 absent
0 correct, 4 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. The spirit; the soul of man.
2. The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death
1. To haunt; to appear to in the form of an apparition.
2. To die; to expire.
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 ghost 5 positions .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 4 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 — GHOST as a Wordle Answer
Is GHOST a good Wordle starting word?
It tests h(19%), o(28%), s(29%), t(33%), which are among the most common letters. GG at the start is less common (5%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with GH?
35 words in our dictionary start with GH. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the GH words page.