HINGE — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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7%
5%
2%
24%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 0 present, 4 absent
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
2. A naturally occurring joint resembling such hardware in form or action, as in the shell of a bivalve.
1. To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
2. (with on or upon) To depend on something.
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 guide 1 correct position 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 6 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 — HINGE as a Wordle Answer
Is HINGE a good Wordle starting word?
It tests i(28%), n(23%), g(12%), e(51%), which are among the most common letters. HH at the start is less common (2%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with HI?
16 words in our dictionary start with HI. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the HI words page.