KNIFE — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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4%
13%
1%
24%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 0 present, 4 absent
1 correct, 2 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
2. A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.
1. To cut with a knife.
2. To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
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 hinge 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 — KNIFE as a Wordle Answer
Is KNIFE a good Wordle starting word?
It tests n(23%), i(28%), f(9%), e(51%), which are among the most common letters. KK at the start is less common (1%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with KN?
4 words in our dictionary start with KN. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the KN words page.