GLOVE — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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11%
3%
24%
Solve Walkthrough
2 correct, 0 present, 3 absent
4 correct, 0 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
2. A baseball mitt.
1. To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.
2. To put a glove or gloves on.
"I wore gloves to keep my hands warm."
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 globe 4 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 — GLOVE as a Wordle Answer
Is GLOVE a good Wordle starting word?
It tests l(27%), o(28%), v(8%), e(51%), 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 GL?
35 words in our dictionary start with GL. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the GL words page.