MERIT — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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7%
12%
Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 2 present, 3 absent
1 correct, 3 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A claim to commendation or a reward.
2. A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
1. To deserve, to earn.
2. To be deserving or worthy.
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 tired 1 correct position and 3 present letters .
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 — MERIT as a Wordle Answer
Is MERIT a good Wordle starting word?
It tests e(51%), r(41%), i(28%), t(33%), which are among the most common letters. MM at the start is less common (3%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with ME?
25 words in our dictionary start with ME. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the ME words page.